Jessica Gunderson

"A compelling look at the Vikings, including the ways they terrorized western Europe, their lifestyle, their weapons, and how they remain a part of today's culture through books and film"-- Provided by Publisher.

Presents accounts of real-life experiences of the U.S. Navy during the Civil War, World War I, World War II, the Vietnam War, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Includes a glossary and a list of additional resources.

Rhyming text and imaginative illustrations demonstrate unusual way to compare the length of objects.

Explains the American political system, describing the role of the citizens in the election process, the function and design of the government, and the processes involved in keeping the government running. Includes a section about how young people can get involved in politics, a glossary, critical thinking questions, sources for further learning, and an index.

Offers a brief overview of the life and work of President William McKinley as well as profiling the life and motivation of his assassin, Leon Czolgosz.

Prince Rishi sees a horse on the hill signaling that an army is coming to conquer his father's kingdom. The prince does not know what will become of himself, his family, or the horse.

Retells the fairy tale of "The Fisherman and His Wife" from the point of view of the wife, who keeps wishing for bigger and better things in life, and somehow, her husband keeps providing them. When she tries to catch a fish, a flounder, it all disappears.

When fourteen-year-old Daniel manages his family's blacksmith shop while his father fights in the Revolutionary War, he discovers a stash of weapons in the shop's back room and becomes tasked with protecting the weapons from the British.

This historical fiction chapter book extends reading skills and builds confidence in young readers through a fast-paced story set in ancient India.

Presents a biography on Christopher Columbus focusing on his discovery and exploration of America.