Gunderson, Jessica

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Life on the Mayflower

2011
Describes what life was like aboard the "Mayflower," and discusses how Pilgrims held out hope while at sea for sixty-five days.

Stranger on the silk road

a story of ancient China
2009
Song Sun, who has a tendency to talk too much, gives away the secret of making Chinese silk and must try to save it.

Don't break the balance beam!

2011
Ten-year-old Kenzie Winz, a gymnast at the Victory School for Super Athletes, must somehow overcome her fear of getting back on the balance beam after a routine in which she forgot to control her super strength and broke the beam in half.

Jason and the Argonauts

a retelling
2012
An illustrated retelling of the classic Greek myth, in which Jason and the Argonauts are sent on a quest for King Pelias, to capture the Golden Fleece, but after years of sailing, Jason must succeed in a series of trials before he can claim his prize.

Bowhunting for fun!

2009
An introduction to bowhunting, reviewing the history of the sport, looking at different types of bows and equipment, explaining the basic skills of bowhunting, and discussing rules and regulations, safety, hunting ethics, famous hunters, and related topics.

Medusa's stony stare

a retelling
2012
An illustrated retelling of the Greek myth of Medusa, whose stare would turn any man to stone, and Perseus's quest to bring her head back to King Polydectes.

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire

2006
Tells the story of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in graphic novel format, describing the conditions under which garment workers labored, dramatizing their attempts to escape the blaze, and discussing changes that resulted from the tragedy.

I broke into gymnastics camp

2012
Kenzie is so excited by the first day of gymnastics camp that she accidentally breaks the lock on the gym door, and must decide if she will confess to the damage and risk getting punished, or let camp be canceled for everyone if she keeps the truth to herself.

The last rider

the final days of the Pony Express
2007
Pony Express rider Matt Edgars is concerned about a war with the Paiutes when a number of Express stations are set on fire.

Vikings

2013
"A 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.

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