Most Popular Books by Michael Burgan

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.

Describes the history, production, and design of various models of the Pontiac Firebird since its origin in the late 1960s.

Looks at the political and economic history of the region between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains which, when purchased by Jefferson in 1803, doubled the size of the United States and led the way to further expansion.

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Describes the history, production, and different models of the Toyota Land Cruiser, a sport utility vehicle originally created to allow police and military to travel off paved roads.

Describes the events at Valley Forge and the difficulties the army faced.

Presents a history of earthquakes, profiles child survivors and their later successes, and highlights organizations that have helped victims.

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

"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.

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

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 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 Ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius, whose teachings greatly influenced Chinese culture.

Explains the history and meaning behind the Monroe Doctrine, which rejected European attempts to establish new colonies in the Americas.

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

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

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

A biography of the sixth president of the United States, John Quincy Adams, focusing on his lifetime of public service, including his years in the Senate and House of Representatives and his time in foreign service.

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.

Details the 1886 tragedy near Chicago''s Haymarket Square, where many people were killed and injured as labor disputes between workers and business owners became violent.