Best Selling Books by Michael Burgan

In graphic novel format, tells the story of Benedict Arnolds heroism and betrayal during the American Revolution.

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.

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

President Theodore Roosevelt called Jacob Riis _the best American I ever knew.î The pioneering photojournalistÜan immigrant from DenmarkÜdrew 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.î But the reforms that came from Riis� work have not eliminated urban poverty and homelessness, and important work remains to be done.

Biography of Alexander the Great.

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

Describes different kinds of roller coasters, their history, and how they operate.

Describes the history, development, and design of the various models of Porsche 911s that have been made since its introduction in 1964.

Provides information about the birth and decline of ancient Rome and examines the reasons Rome eventually fell to outside powers. Focuses on its political leadership, society and daily life, and its art, science, and culture and depicts the influence Rome has had on Western politics, religion, literature, and science. Includes photos, a time line, a glossary and an index, and sources for additional information.

In 1888, London''s Whitechapel district was terrorized by a mysterious man with a knife targeting women. Between the end of August and beginning of November, he committed five known murders--possibly more. Dubbed "Jack the Ripper" by the press, he continues to fascinate as his legend lives on. 5/8.

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

- Table of contents, index, and glossary- Additional resources, maps, important dates, and facts- Primary source documents and illustrations- Maps and timelines- Resources for more information

He was only 42 years old when he was sworn in as President of the United States in 1901, making TR the youngest president ever. But did you know that he was also the first sitting president to win the Nobel Peace Prize? The first to ride in a car? The first to fly in an airplane? Theodore Roosevelt’s achievements as a naturalist, hunter, explorer, author, and soldier are as much a part of his fame as any office he held as a politician. Find out more about The Bull Moose, the Progressive, the Rough Rider, the Trust Buster, and the Great Hunter who was our larger-than-life 26th president in Who Was Theodore Roosevelt?

A biography of the thirteenth-century Venetian explorer whose book about his travels across Asia and work for Kubla Khan helped to launch the Age of Exploration.

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

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

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

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.

In this fascinating graphic novel, witness the real-life debates, disagreements, and compromises that led to the formation of the U.S. Constitution during the Constitutional Convention of 1787. Eye-popping artwork and easy-to-read text offer an appealing, accessible alternative for nonfiction readers. An additional information section provides key facts and further understanding. The perfect book for budding historians, comic book fans, and everyone in between!

Profiles the life of suffragist Elizabeth Cady Stanton and her role in the women''s suffrage movement that eventually led to the women''s right to vote.