Most Popular Books by Michael Burgan

"1980 Winter Olympics hockey game for the gold between the United States and Soviet Union"--

Discusses the controversy of sightings of Bigfoot in the woods of North America and what scientists think of the sightings.

"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"--

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

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

Presents the life of the former first lady who has become a political figure in her own right as a United States senator and presidential candidate.

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

A biography of George Washington Carver, who dedicated himself to the study of plants and distinguished himself at the Tuskegee Institute.

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

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.

"Discusses the iconic photo of a lone protester, Tank Man, stopping a row of tanks near Tiananmen Square during protests in 1989"--

"Impress your friends and family with all these weird but true facts about everything rock and mineral"--

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

Profiles the life and career of the author of Common sense, his time in a French prison, his release, and his contributions to American history.

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

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.

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

Biography of Alexander the Great.

Tells the story of Benedict Arnold''s heroism and betrayal during the American Revolution, in graphic-novel format.

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

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.

Describes King Tut''s tomb, including the treasures found there, King Tut''s mummy, and what scientists have learned from the tomb''s discovery.

Describes the system by which black slaves escaped captivity in the southern United States.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

A biography of the forty-third president of United States which discusses his personal life, education, and political career.

Profiles the life of Samuel Adams and explores his role in the tax rebellion and the Boston Tea Party.

Learn about the life of this American genius.

Describes the events that caused the Great Depression and the economic impact it had on the people and the country.

A biography of the famous seventeenth-century English scientist, Robert Hooke, who investigated light, sound, and microscopic organisms.

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.

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

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

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

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

Profiles the removal of Japanese Americans to relocation centers and internment camps during World War II.