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Jessica Gunderson
In this You Choose adventure, Cinderella can be a modern-day girl living in a city, a young man in a medieval fairy tale, or a girl in a futuristic space…
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Tells the story of the election of 1860 and the immediate and lasting effects it had on a nation on the brink of Civil War –
Soldier and commander. Traitor and turncoat. Benedict Arnold has been called many names throughout history. But who was the real Benedict Arnold? Explore Arnold’s life as he fights his way…
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…
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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…
On April 14, 1865, only days after the Civil War had come to a close, a gunshot rang out in Ford’s Theatre and President Abraham Lincoln slumped forward in his…
It should have been a grand day at the Pan-American Exhibition in Buffalo, New York, in 1901. President William McKinley shook hands with well-wishers who had lined up to meet…
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…
Benjamin Franklin led a productive life, but is it possible his accomplishments include everything attributed to him? The answer is yes, for the most part. He never did suggest the…
OF COURSE you think I was a horrible old witch, locking fair-haired Rapunzel in that tall, tall tower. You don’t know the other side of the story. Well, let me…
Includes writing prompts and discussion questions.
Benedict Arnold may be the most prominent villain in United States history. But was he the truly evil man that American folklore has made him out to be? In the…
An examination of the weapons, tactics, and strategies used in the ongoing war against Islamic extremists, from guerilla combat and suicide bombings to high-tech weapons and new laws –Provided by…
An examination of landmark events in the ongoing war against Islamic extremists, spotlighting such incidents as the 9/11 attacks, the invasion of Iraq, and the creation of new democracies –Provided…
An interactive Civil War adventure where the reader determines their fate during a daring escape from a Confederate prison.
"Life isn't easy when you're cursed with a headful of snakes for hair. Medusa knows that better than anyone. But she didn't start out in such a state. What happened…
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.
An examination of the art movement known as Impressionism from its beginnings in the 1860s to its decline in the early 1900s, including an introduction to great artists and works.
An examination of the art movement known as Gothic Art from its beginnings in the 12th century to its decline in the early 1400s, including an introduction to great artists…
An examination of the art movement known as Realism from its beginnings in the mid-1800s to its decline in the late 1800s, including an introduction to great artists and works…
An examination of the resources humans use to create energy, exploring fossil fuels’ impacts on the environment and discussing cleaner, more sustainable options that may contribute to a healthier planet.
Fact Finders is published by Capstone Press.
In September 1900, the people of Galveston, Texas, knew a storm was coming. But they’d experienced storms before and didn’t think much of it. However, the hurricane that hit on…
An in-depth study of climate change, examining historical and present-day causes and effects of rising global temperatures, as well as what people can do to combat climate change.
Abraham Lincoln was watching a play at Ford’s Theatre when a gunman crept up from behind and fired at the president’s head. As Lincoln crumpled with a terrible wound, the…
Retells the classic German version of the fairy tale of a girl and a wolf, along with similar tales from Italy and Taiwan.
Explores the myths, facts, and legends associated with Mount Rushmore –
Like many slaves, Robert Smalls was forced to fight for the Confederate Navy during the American Civil War. One night, Robert and his crew of fellow slaves aboard the ship…
A choose-your-own-adventure in which the reader can proceed as Princess Rose locked in a medieval tower, as accident-prone party-girl Mollie Maleficent, or as Aurora, attempting to save martian Prince Phillip…
Some of the most important American industries and ideas stem from people born outside the United States. Immigrants have had major influence on daily life in the United States, from…
Mount Rushmore is one of the most recognizable national memorials in the United States. Answering the why and how questions of the sculpture’s creation for young report writers with straightforward…
Includes author’s note, discussion questions, and glossary.
"Hades, king of the Underworld, has his eyes on a potential bride-Persephone. When he forces her to live with him, Persephone's mother, the goddess of nature, is not happy. Soon…
"No one holds a grudge like Zeus, king of the gods. So when Prometheus steals fire to give to humans, Zeus is determined to get revenge. He sends Pandora-the first…
"Theseus is bold. He's brave. And he's about to go head-to-head with a mythological monster. Yikes! But Theseus has no fear. He heads into the labyrinth to face the minotaur-a…
Retells the classic German version of Snow White, together with three similar tales–Marigo of the Forty Dragons from Albania, The unnatural mother and the girl with a star on her…
