Jessica Gunderson

Great explorer and sailor. Hungry for riches and gold. Views about Christopher Columbus have changed over time. But who was the real Christopher Columbus? Explore Columbus's life throughout his journeys to the New World. Then decide for yourself whether he was a hero or villain.

With the start of seventh grade, Olivia's longtime friend, Beth, has found new interests and new friends. Now Olivia thinks if she could just afford the type of clothes that Beth now wears, maybe their friendship could be restored. Motivated by a need for cash, Olivia agrees to babysit for a family of four who recently moved to the neighborhood haunted house. Now she's not sure what's scarier: hearing countless creepy sounds or being responsible for...

When Prince Rishi sees a horse on the hill, he knows that King Porus' army is coming to take over his father's kingdom. The fearful boy is uncertain what the future will hold for himself, his family, and the tall, proud horse.

Ambu is Princess Lakshmi's servant, but the two are more like sisters. After Ambu secretly teaches Lakshmi how to swim, the princess hopes to win a swimming contest against a boy. Will anything get in her way of being the water princess?

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.

Rhyming text compares the weight, height, and volume of various big objects to smaller objects in unique, illustrated ways. For example, compares the weight of twenty-four chicken eggs to one ostrich egg.

Details the historical significance of pharaohs in ancient Egypt and explains how these monarchs ruled their people. Spotlights the perks pharaohs gained as a result of being viewed as gods in human form and includes a glossary and further reading sources.

The Bremen Town Musicians never wanted to be heroes. They wanted a recording contract! At least that's the story readers hear from the donkey's point of view in this charming twist on a classic fairy tale that supports curriculm standards.

A humorous retelling of the fairy tale as told from the point of view of the misunderstood wolf, who suffers from "uncontrollable breathing syndrome" and really just wants to be friends.

"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"--