Best Selling Books by Michael Burgan

A jet plane soars through the sky. A drone hovers above an enemy target waiting to release its deadly rocket. A GPS satellite circles Earth, sending information that helps you get where you want to go. Behind all these activities are the men and women of the U.S. Air Force.

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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.

Recounts the events leading up to the Trail of Tears, a forced removal of the Cherokees from the southeastern region of the United States to Oklahoma in 1838.

Explores the origins of the conflict in Vietnam and the events that led to the United States taking a leading role in it, follows the major events of the war and American reactions to it, and examines the ending of the war and its consequences.

For some early explorers, the trip to the New World wasn''t their first adventure. Readers will be fascinated by these daring men and what drove them to discover new lands. Each has an amazing and unique story.

This series explores the growth and development of the United States, both in geographic and demographic terms, from earliest times to the present. Readers will learn about the reasons for, and the methods of, expansion. All titles feature primary source materials and timelines with key dates.

Some of the most important changes in American culture have been driven by people born outside the United States. Immigrants may come as refugees, as workers, or as students. They may come as children or as adults. Once here, many speak out for the rights of others or try to build a better country by working within the government. Some give money to good causes. Others point out problems that need to be fixed. Still others create art and music that gives voice to the downtrodden. Here are 25 immigrants who have made a difference by taking a stand.

Provides information on the history and effects that the Great Depression had on the United States people and the economy. Also explains President Franklin D. Roosevelt''s "New Deal".

This is one in a series of titles for reluctant readers, covering key events and issues in modern history from the viewpoint of eyewitnesses and those who were personally involved.

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.

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

A biography tracing the personal life and career of professional wrestler, Rocky Maivia.

Learn about the life of this American genius.

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

Explores the history of the Louisiana Purchase. Describes how the United States acquired territory after the American Revolution and eventually doubled in size with the Louisiana Purchase. Discusses the Lewis and Clark expedition that explored the new lands and paved the way for settlement.

Pollution, climate change, and overfishing are killing the world''s coral reefs. But you can help! Navigate through three different stories in this ecological rescue mission. With dozens of possible story outcomes, it''s up to you to save the coral reefs from extinction. The planet needs you. Will YOU CHOOSE to help?

Follows the discovery and excavation of the tomb of King Tutankhamen, also known as King Tut, and the myth of the curse that afflicted those involved in the tomb''s exploration. Written in graphic-novel format.

Looks at immigration and industrialization in the United States from the Civil War to World War I.

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.