Gunderson, Jessica

Explains what life was like for a pharaoh in ancient Egypt.

Explains what life was like for a private on the Lewis and Clark expedition.

Tells the story of the first Thanksgiving celebrated by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Indians in honor of their friendship and the good harvest of 1621.

Yung-lu dreams of being a warrior in Chang'an, but she soon learns being a warrior is not what she expected, and must decide if she wants to pursue her dream.

Zhou, who always loses to his brother, finds his luck changing after discovering a jade dragon.

Eric and Ashley learn about electricity while stuck indoors during a thunderstorm and really come to appreciate electricity when the lights go out while they look for a surprise their dad has hidden in the house.

Explores the actions of the Second Continental Congress, discussing the Continental Army, the Articles of Confederation, retreat to Baltimore, problems, and adjournment in 1781.

Tungar has much to learn before he can become a general.

Han Li, an arrogant painter and poet, faces a tough decision when his master becomes ill and cannot finish a painting for the emperor.