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Books by Jessica Gunderson | Wonderlit

Books by Jessica Gunderson

38 books · Ages 4–14

Known for the Graphic History and Historical Tales series, Jessica Gunderson writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–14, exploring themes of adventure, history, fear & bravery.

Series

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

Last Rider: The Final Days of the Pony Express

Graphic History

2 books · Ages 4–12

The Jade Dragon

The Elephant Dancer: A Story of Ancient India

The Terracotta Girl

Historical Tales

3 books · Ages 8–12

Snorkeling for Fun!

What's Great About

1 book · Ages 7–10

The Pilgrims' First Thanksgiving

1 book · Ages 6–9

There's a Hurricane in the Pool!

I Just Have to Ride the Halfpipe!

Victory School Superstars

2 books · Ages 8–12

Jay-Z: Hip-Hop Icon

1 book · Ages 8–12

Your Life as a Private on the Lewis and Clark Expedition

Your Life as a Pharaoh in Ancient Egypt

Your Life as a Cabin Attendant on the Titanic

You Choose: Historical Eras

3 books · Ages 7–12

A Stormy Surprise

Science Stories

1 book · Ages 6–9

How Long? Wacky Ways to Compare Length

Wacky Comparisons

1 book · Ages 5–9

Tales of Bravery

U.S. Navy True Stories

1 book · Ages 8–12

The Wound Is Mortal: The Story of the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln

Encounter: Narrative Nonfiction Stories

1 book · Ages 9–14

Tangled History

President Lincoln's Killer and the America He Left Behind

Assassins' America

Historical Narratives

4 books · Ages 8–12

Sleeping Beauty

Cinderella

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

You Choose: Interactive Fairy Tale Adventures

3 books · Ages 8–12

No Lie, Pigs (and Their Houses) Can Fly!

Frankly, I'd Rather Spin Myself a New Name!

Truthfully, Something Smelled Fishy!

The Other Side of the Story

4 books · Ages 5–9

Olympians vs. Titans

You Choose: Interactive Mythological Adventures

1 book · Ages 8–12

The School Musical Meltdown

Junior High Drama

1 book · Ages 8–11

The Creeping Clown

1 book · Ages 8–12

Mount Rushmore

American Symbols

1 book · Ages 7–9

Hansel and Gretel

Discover Graphics: Fairy Tales

1 book · Ages 6–10

Medusa's Stony Stare

1 book · Ages 8–12

Immigrants Who Built an Empire

You Choose: Industrial Revolution

1 book · Ages 8–12

Can You Survive a Civil War Escape?

You Choose: Interactive History Adventures

1 book · Ages 8–12

The Curse of Medusa

Modern Graphic Greek Myths

1 book · Ages 8–12

Captain Kidd: Legendary Pirate Leader

Graphic Library: Graphic Biographies

1 book · Ages 8–12

By Age Range

Last Rider: The Final Days of the Pony Express

Snorkeling for Fun!

The Pilgrims' First Thanksgiving

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

Last Rider: The Final Days of the Pony Express

The Jade Dragon

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

The Jade Dragon

The Elephant Dancer: A Story of Ancient India

Common Themes

Adventure History Fear & Bravery Resilience & Perseverance Justice & Fairness Self-Confidence & Identity Curiosity & Wonder Fairy Tales & Mythology

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The Square Root of Murder