New Releases by Michael Burgan

Michael Burgan is the author of First in Flight (2020), The Split History of the D-Day Invasion (2020), Fighting to Survive the Polar Regions (2020), The Department of Energy (2019), The Salem Witch Trials (2019).

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First in Flight

release date: Aug 01, 2020
First in Flight
On-point historical photographs combined with strong narration bring the story of the historic first flight ever to life. Kids will feel as though they are at Kitty Hawk with Wilbur and Orville Wright as the brothers prepare to test their aircraft. They'll also learn about the history of flight and the skepticism that greeted the Wrights when they, at first, refused to release the photograph of their successful flight.

The Split History of the D-Day Invasion

release date: Jul 28, 2020
The Split History of the D-Day Invasion
Every battle has two sides, and the D-Day Invasion during World War II is no different. Experience the event from perspective of the Allies, and then read the perspective of the Germans. A deeper understanding of the battle from both sides will give readers a clearer view of this historic event.

Fighting to Survive the Polar Regions

release date: Feb 01, 2020
Fighting to Survive the Polar Regions
"Describes the terrifying true stories of explorers and others who survived the extreme climate, starvation, rough terrain, and other dangers in Earth's polar regions."--Title page verso.

The Department of Energy

release date: Jan 01, 2019
The Department of Energy
Describes the history of the Department of Energy, and how it has evolved, what the pressing issues are today, and what lies ahead in the near future. Takes a potentially dry topic and makes it accessible for the younger reader. Sidebars highlight important issues and figures in history.

The Salem Witch Trials

release date: Jan 01, 2019
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.

The Department of Justice

release date: Jan 01, 2019
The Department of Justice
Describes the history of the Department of Justice, and how it has evolved, what the pressing issues are today, and what lies ahead in the near future. Takes a potentially dry topic and makes it accessible for the younger reader. Sidebars highlight important issues and figures in history.

Finding the Titanic

release date: Sep 15, 2017
Finding the Titanic
On the night of April 14, 1912, as it made its first voyage, the luxury steamship Titanic struck an iceberg. Then, a few hours after midnight on April 15, the ship sank thousands of feet before settling on the ocean floor. And that''s where it stayed, whereabouts unknown, for the next 73 years until it was discovered by oceanographer Robert Ballard and his crew. The pictures and video Ballard brought back from the 1985 discovery helped stir new interest in the Titanic''s voyage and its resting spot.

Japanese American Internment

release date: Jul 01, 2017
Japanese American Internment
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.

Exposing Hidden Worlds

release date: Jul 01, 2017
Exposing Hidden Worlds
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.

Death at Kent State

release date: Aug 01, 2016
Death at Kent State
"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"--

The Boston Tea Party

release date: Aug 01, 2016
The Boston Tea Party
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.

Miracle on Ice

release date: Feb 01, 2016
Miracle on Ice
The mighty Soviets were the favorites to win hockey gold at the 1980 Winter Olympics. But a team of U.S. college players had other ideas. The stunning upset of the Soviet hockey team by the young Americans has been called the greatest moment in international hockey. And to many people the victory was about much more than sports. Americans had gone through difficult times at home and abroad. Beating the best hockey team in the worldÜand its major Cold War rivalÜgave Americans a sense of pride. One iconic photo captured the impact of that _miraculousî historic event.

The Untold Story of the Black Regiment

release date: Jan 01, 2015
The Untold Story of the Black Regiment
The inspiring story of the black soldiers who fought in the Revolutionary War is important and unforgettable, yet it''s unfamiliar to many people. These soldiers served heroically to win the freedom of a nation where "all men are created equal." However, many of those who fought would not get to experience the freedom for which they risked their lives.

The Korean War

release date: Jul 01, 2014
The Korean War
"Lets readers experience the Korean War from multiple perspectives, allowing them to choose different paths through history"--

Hillary Clinton

release date: Jan 01, 2014
Hillary Clinton
Presents the life and accomplishments of Hillary Rodham Clinton, from her childhood in Chicago and her Yale law education to her success in politics as First Lady, Senator, and Secretary of State.

The Making of the Social Network

release date: Jan 01, 2014
The Making of the Social Network
"Describes the people and events involved in the social network. The ader''s choices include the perspectives."--

John F. Kennedy

release date: Jan 01, 2013
John F. Kennedy
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.

Weapons, Gear, and Uniforms of World War II

release date: Jan 01, 2012
Weapons, Gear, and Uniforms of World War II
"Describes the uniforms, gear, and weapons used by the Axis Powers and Allied Powers during World War II"--Provided by publisher.

Breaker Boys

release date: Jan 01, 2012
Breaker Boys
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.

Surviving Earthquakes

release date: Jul 01, 2011
Surviving Earthquakes
Presents a history of earthquakes, profiles child survivors and their later successes, and highlights organizations that have helped victims.

Life as a Gladiator

release date: Jan 01, 2011
Life as a Gladiator
"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.

Developing Flu Vaccines

release date: Jan 01, 2011
Developing Flu Vaccines
Presents a history of influenza, discusses how it is spread, and explains how vaccines are developed.

Empire of the Mongols

release date: Jan 01, 2009
Empire of the Mongols
Describes the history and culture of this nomadic Asian people who at one time controlled the lands from Eastern Europe to the Pacific coast of China.

Empires of Ancient Persia

release date: Jan 01, 2009
Empires of Ancient Persia
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.

Political Parties

release date: Jan 01, 2008
Political Parties
At head of title: Cartoon nation presents.

Muhammad Ali

release date: Jan 01, 2008
Muhammad Ali
"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.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

release date: Jan 01, 2008
Hillary Rodham Clinton
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.

Robert Hooke

release date: Jul 01, 2007
Robert Hooke
A biography of the famous seventeenth-century English scientist, Robert Hooke, who investigated light, sound, and microscopic organisms.

Alexander the Great

release date: Jan 01, 2007
Alexander the Great
Biography of Alexander the Great.

The American Newsboy

release date: Jan 01, 2007
The American Newsboy
History of American newsboys who made their living walking the streets selling newspapers.
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