New Releases by Michael Burgan

An introduction to the life and death of John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States. Discusses his powerful political family, the key events and policy of his presidency, his medical problems and personal life, and his assassination and the intrigue that still surrounds the event.

"Describes the role spies played during World War II. Readers'' choices reveal various historical details"--

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

Recounts photographer Lewis Hines'' fight against child labor in the early 1900s and discusses how his work and the work of others revealed truths about the issue to the public.

"Describes the uniforms, gear, and weapons used by the Axis Powers and Allied Powers during World War II"--Provided by publisher.

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

Surviving Earthquakes will look at children who experienced earthquakes around the world, through history and up to the present day.

Discusses the ethical issues related to the growing of mass amounts of the grains and vegetables needed to feed the world''s population.

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

Provides comprehensive information on the Scopes trial, evolution, fundamentalism, and American education and the differing perspectives accompanying them.

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

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

"Describes the lives of gladiators in the Roman Empire. The readers'' choices reveal the historical details of gladiators rebelling with Spartacus, training at a gladiator school in Pompeii, and trying to earn their freedom"--Provided by publisher.

"Explores and analyzes the historical context and significance of the iconic Joe Rosenthal photograph"--Provided by publisher.

Key victories at Gettysburg in the North and Vicksburg in the South gave Union forces the upper hand in summer 1863. But the long Civil War was far from over. It would take nearly two more years and thousands of lives before this bloody conflict would come to an end.

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

A look at the Danish resistance to the Nazis during World War II.

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

For almost 1,200 years, the Persians ruled a territory that stretched from the Black Sea into Central Asia, from India to Egypt and into the fringes of southern Europe. During that period from 550 BCE to 651 CE, the ancient Persians learned to cultivate crops such as wheat and barley and to domesticate animals; they also demonstrated their talents for architecture and art by building enormous palaces, such as at the site of Persepolis, and through intricate art painted on pottery. As their neighbors, particularly the Macedonian prince Alexander the Great, grew stronger, ancient Persia struggled to maintain its authority. Despite their eventual decline, the Persian empires had significant influence on the ancient world, including the idea of worshipping a single god. As the first monotheistic religion, Zoroastrianism would lay the foundation for the development of Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. Empires of Ancient Persia looks at the rise and fall of the Persian empires, the daily life of the people, and their influence on subsequent civilizations.

A biography of the Ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius, whose teachings greatly influenced Chinese culture.

A biography of Nikola Tesla, physicist, inventor, and electrical engineer.

A biography of Benjamin Franklin, American patriot, scientist, inventor, and politician.

The United States is truly a nation of immigrants, or as the poet Walt Whitman once said, a "nation of nations." Spanning the time from when the Europeans first came to the New World to the present day, the new "Immigration to the United States" set conveys the excitement of these stories to young people. Beginning with a brief preface to the set written by general editor Robert Asher that discusses some of the broad reasons why people came to the New World, both as explorers and settlers, each book''s narrative highlights the themes, people, places, and events that were important to each immigrant group. In an engaging, informative manner, each volume describes what members of a particular group found when they arrived in the United States as well as where they settled. Historical information and background on the various communities present life as it was lived at the time they arrived. The books then trace the group''s history and current status in the United States. Each volume includes photographs and illustrations such as passports and other artifacts of immigration, as well as quotes from original source materials. Box features highlight special topics or people, and each book is rounded out with a glossary, timeline, further reading list, and index.

Explores one of the largest empires in the history of the world.

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

Provides comprehensive information on the background, lifestyle, beliefs, and present-day lives of the Lakota people. Includes a recipe and craft activity.

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

Describes the events surrounding the massacre in the the South Vietnamese village of My Lai on March 16, 1968 and the aftermath when the rest of the world heard the truth about it.

At head of title: Cartoon nation presents.

For fast-paced true tales of extraordinary lives, turn to Capstones Graphic Biographies set. These graphic novel format biographies inspire, entertain, and inform readers about individuals who have made significant contributions to society. An additional information section provides key facts and further understanding.