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Books with author Jessica Gunderson

  • Sybil Ludington Rides to the Rescue: Courageous Kid of the American Revolution

    Jessica Gunderson, Pablo Gallego

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2020)
    In 1777, the American Revolution is well underway. At 16, Sybil Ludington knows the war all too well. Her father is a colonel in the Continental Army, battling for America's independence from Great Britain. Colonel Ludington and his regiment are home for the season when word comes that the British Army is attacking nearby. With her father too ill to ride, it's up to young Sybil to alert the American militia that the British are coming.
  • Your Life as a Cabin Boy on a Pirate Ship

    Jessica Gunderson, Mike Burns

    eBook (Picture Window Books, Nov. 1, 2014)
    You just tried out for the school play. Who wants the lead part more than anyone? YOU! Imagine stealing piles of jewels and gold coins. Living without rules. Wearing a metal hook and having a parrot as a pet. But be careful what you wish for. That might not be the way it was for a cabin boy on a pirate ship É
  • The Wound Is Mortal: The Story of the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln

    Jessica Gunderson

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2015)
    After Confederate General Robert E. Lee's surrender on April 9, 1865, the Civil War finally appeared to be coming to a close. But the nation's joy was about to be cut short by a sinister assassination plot and one of the largest manhunts in U.S. history. Through powerful narrative storytelling, follow the tales of people who experienced the tragedy firsthand. Meets Common Core standards for narrative nonfiction and exploring multiple accounts of an event.
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  • The Real Alexander Hamilton: The Truth Behind the Legend

    Jessica Gunderson

    Paperback (Compass Point Books, Feb. 1, 2019)
    These days it seems everyone is singing the praises of Alexander Hamilton, but what’s the all the fuss about? After all, Hamilton was never a president, nor was he a beloved figure in his time. After rising from humble origins, he won powerful friends and made powerful enemies during his life, which ended in his infamous duel with Aaron Burr. Still, the United States is indebted to Hamilton for his actions as the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, when his leadership set the new nation on a course toward prosperity and economic power.
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  • No Lie, Pigs

    Jessica Gunderson

    Paperback (Raintree, April 7, 2016)
    OF COURSE you think we were evil, spiteful fairies, cursing the poor princess with a forever sleep. You don't know the other side of the story. Well, let us tell you.
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  • Romanticism

    Jessica Gunderson

    Paperback (Creative Paperbacks, Feb. 2, 2016)
    An examination of the art movement known as Romanticism from its beginnings in the late 1700s to its decline in the mid-1800s, including an introduction to great artists and works.
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  • Christopher Columbus: New World Explorer or Fortune Hunter?

    Jessica Gunderson

    Paperback (Capstone Press, July 1, 2013)
    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.
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  • Snow White Stories Around the World

    Jessica Gunderson, Colleen Madden

    eBook (Picture Window Books, Nov. 1, 2014)
    Think there's just one fairy tale with a beautiful girl and an evil stepmother? Think again! Cultures all around the world have their own Snow White stories. Visit Albania, Germany, Mozambique, and Turkey, and find out who meets 40 dragons instead of seven dwarfs, and on whose forehead a bright star shines.
  • The School Musical Meltdown

    Jessica Gunderson, Sumin Cho

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Oct. 1, 2018)
    Kamilla is an amazing singer, but she refuses to try out for the school musical. She simply can't stand the thought of everyone staring at her, when she sees herself as overweight. Led by her mom, Kamilla sees a doctor who tells her she's a healthy weight but encourages her to exercise to feel better, both physically and mentally. Will Kamilla's new habit lead to big changes, or is she stuck waiting in the wings forever? This Junior High Drama edition discusses a common concern in a healthy, thoughtful way.
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  • Assassins' America

    Jessica Gunderson

    eBook (Capstone Young Readers, March 15, 2018)
    Abraham Lincoln watched a play. James Garfield walked through a train station. William McKinley shook hands with his public. John Kennedy smiled and waved from a motorcade. In these moments shots rang out and four presidents suffered mortal wounds. Some say their assassins were calculating killers. Others say they were madmen guided by strange notions of the world. Assassins’ America examines the lives of each killer and his victim. Their stories are full of twists and mysteries, and even today Americans live with lasting effects of these terrible crimes.
  • U.S. Navy True Stories: Tales of Bravery

    Jessica Gunderson

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, July 1, 2014)
    For members of the U.S. Navy, the call to arms is a great honor and a solemn duty. Defending their country takes strength, determination, and an uncommon amount of courage. U.S. sailors have faced life and death in many wars throughout American history. Experience for yourself the sights and sounds of war as brave men and women become extraordinary heroes when they display courage under fire.
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  • Sex Positions: Become a Sex God & Make Your Lover Addicted To You

    JESSICA ANDERSON

    eBook (, June 23, 2019)
    If you think there are only three positions that get the job done, you’re sex life is BORING…You might as well be strolling through social media during intercourse with you’re a partner with how passionless you’re sex currently is. Ask yourself ..Would it really make a difference?Hearing nothing but the bed squeak and meaningless moans. Begins to remove what you once felt for you’re partner. The fire, the passion, the excitement.You’re starting to lose the yearning of wanting sex. WHY? because with the sex you’re having there is nothing to look forward to. The longer we are in relationships a pattern is created especially around our sex life. You find yourself doing the same thing over and over again, sex has become a chore.Same thing if you’re solo, you keep pulling out the same moves. How is that fun forYOU? According to “The Washington Post”, experts who study Americans’ bedroom habits found that there are a number of factors driving"The Great American Sex Drought." Using “Kama Sutra” is the ultimate way of becoming a sex god and make your lover addicted to you, and stop any kind of sex drought. In “ “Sex Positions: The Orgasm Bible””, you´ll discover: A Step-by-Step guide on how to have mind-blowing orgasm and learn how to give them Boost you’re sexual confidence and lovemaking skills in a short amount of time 5 most important steps to gain a deep connection with ANYONE you sleep withHow to overcome not knowing what to do in the bedroom Realistic how to’s of sex positions that empower youThe right mindset to avoid emotional stress and overcome you’re fears of being embarrassedHow to increase you’re sexual satisfaction by mastering “Kama Sutra” A share of U.S. adults reporting no sex in the past year reached an all-time high in 2018, underscoring a three-decade trend line marked by an aging population and higher numbers of unattached people.Don't make the same old mistakes by staying safe and becoming unattached. Stepping up and trying something new in the bed can be terrifying, scary, embarrassing, and uncomfortable. Save yourself from years of wasted GOOD sex. Scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button to become a Sex Master!