Best Selling Books by Michael Burgan

"In graphic novel format, tells the life story of dynamic heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali, who gained fame for his boxing skills, political views, and humanitarian efforts"--Provided by publisher.

"In a narrative nonfiction format, follows people who experienced Hurricane Katrina"--

A biography of Barack Obama, the forty-fourth president of the United States.

The United States entered World War II after a surprise attack by the Japanese on December 7, 1941. U.S. officials feared that Japanese Americans would betray their country and help Japan. Nearly 120,000 Japanese Americans were taken from their homes and moved into relocation centers, which some viewed as concentration camps. The internees, backed by many other Americans, believed that their fundamental rights as U.S. citizens had been denied. Years later the government apologized for its unjust actions.

"Discusses the shooting deaths of Kent State University students by the National Guard in 1970 and the iconic photograph that became a symbol of the antiwar movement"--

In an immersive, exciting narrative nonfiction format, this powerful book follows a selection of people who experienced the events surrounding the breaking of the color barrier in baseball.

Explores the rise and fall and spheres of influence, society and daily life, key events, and important figures of the Roman Empire.

Chronicles the separation of East and West Berlin in the post-World War II years and the closing of the borders on August 13, 1961 when East Germany''s Communist government stopped its citizens from fleeing to the West.

"In graphic novel format, tells the story of the great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 and the subsequent fires"--Provided by publisher.

Recounts the events leading up to the colonists'' defiant act against the British known as the Boston Tea Party, which ultimately climaxed in the American Revolution.

Read about the life of this rich and powerful capitalist.

In graphic novel format, tells the true story of the 1831 Virginia slave rebellion led by slave Nat Turner, who believed he was a prophet.

"Covers UFOs, aliens, and alien abductions, including specific examples and skeptical arguments against the belief in aliens"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of Andrew Johnson, the seventeenth president of the United States. Discusses his personal life, education, and political career.

Explains how jet planes operate and some of the uses that the military makes of them, describing the design and functioning of such examples as the F-15, the AV-8B Harrier, and the F-22 stealth plane.

Presents a narrative of the personalities, political machinations, conflicts, and outcomes of the Cold War from the post-World War II development of the "iron curtain" to the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Introduces the U.S. Army''s Airborne Rangers, their history, mission, development, training, and equipment.

"Presents the legend of Bigfoot, including current theories and famous encounters"--Provided by publisher.

Charlie O''Leary goes on a ship looking for his brother but becomes a part of the Battle of New Orleans.

"Discusses Jackie Robinson''s breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball and an iconic photograph that captured the historic even"--

Describes the history, design, weapons, and missions of nuclear submarines.

Provides short biographies of some of history''s most infamous dictators and tyrants, detailing their desire for power and their violent ways.

President Theodore Roosevelt called Jacob Riis "the best American I ever knew." The pioneering photojournalist, an immigrant from Denmark, drew attention to the poverty and evils of slum life in the late 1800s. Riis won national acclaim when his photos illustrated his bestselling book How the Other Half Lives. The book focused on the difficult time immigrants faced as thousands of newcomers flooded into the United States each year. Riis called for reform and hoped to prod government officials to help the poor people who were forced to live under horrible conditions. The impact of Riis'' photos came from capturing the poor and homeless as they lived and worked, with the subjects'' eyes often staring directly into the camera. The great photographer Ansel Adams called them "magnificent achievements in the field of humanistic photography." But the reforms that came from Riis'' work have not eliminated urban poverty and homelessness, and important work remains to be done.

This book briefly examines the history, people, and environment of the Philippines.

Vivid storytelling and authentic dialogue bring American history to life and place readers in the shoes of people who experienced one of the most notorious moments in American history - the Salem Witch Trials. In the spring of 1692, girls in Salem, Massachusetts, accused several local women of witchcraft. The events that followed were marked by mass hysteria and religious extremism and ultimately led to trials, convictions, executions, and many more accusals. Suspenseful, dramatic events unfold in chronological, interwoven stories from the different perspectives of people who experienced the event while it was happening. Narratives intertwine to create a breathless, "What''s Next?" kind of read. Students gain a new perspective on historical figures as they learn about real people struggling to decide how best to act in a given moment.

Examines the political situation in America at the time of the troubles between England and her colonies there and describes how the Declaration of Independence was written and accepted.

Vivid storytelling brings World War II history to life and place readers in the shoes of the people who experienced Germany''s last major offensive on the Western Front. The battle began on December 16, 1944, when Germany launched a surprise attack. By the time the battle ended on January 25, 1945, it had not only become one of the war''s bloodiest, but also proved to be the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany. Suspenseful, dramatic events unfold in chronological, interwoven stories from the different perspectives of people who experienced the battle while it was happening. Narratives intertwine to create a breathless, "What''s Next?" kind of read. Students gain a new perspective on historical figures as they learn about real people struggling to decide how best to act in a given moment.

The long-term damage from an accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant more than 30 years ago is still unknown. When explosions ripped through the reactor in rural Ukraine, then part of the Soviet Union, they spewed huge amounts of radioactive material into the atmosphere and caused the worst nuclear disaster in history. About 10,000 people have died or will die because of their exposure to radiation, and experts worry about the children born to parents who were living near the disaster area. With international help, Ukraine has enclosed the damaged reactor, giving scientists time to figure out what the future holds.

"Lets readers experience the Korean War from multiple perspectives, allowing them to choose different paths through history"--

Examines how the Miranda right, "the right to remain silent" was implemented in the United States.

Recounts in graphic format, the story of the discovery of Tutankhamen''s tomb.

Explores the circumstances in Massachusetts that led farmers to rebel against local and state governments soon after the Revolutionary War.

This book describes the life and accomplishments of John Winthrop, who served twelve terms as governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony and who wrote in his journal about the events that came to be called the Great Migration.

Born on a small farm in rural Michigan, Henry Ford’s humble beginnings were no match for his ambition. Ford quickly created a manufacturing dynasty, bringing affordable cars to the masses and forever changing America and the American workplace. Who Was Henry Ford? details his meteoric rise, and explains how the genius behind the assembly line and the Model T shaped modern American industry.

Examines the Bill of Rights and the important part it plays in Americans'' lives today.

Presents a history of influenza, discusses how it is spread, and explains how vaccines are developed.

Explains the history and meaning behind the Monroe Doctrine, which rejected European attempts to establish new colonies in the Americas.