Most Popular Books by Michael Burgan

This book describes the life and accomplishments of John Winthrop, who served twelve terms as governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony and who wrote in his journal about the events that came to be called the Great Migration.

Describes the violent Pullman strike of 1894 which closed railroads across the midwestern United States and which made the nation''s leaders see the need for addressing the concerns of the country''s workers.

Recounts how the Cherokees were forced to leave their land and travel to a new settlement in Oklahoma, a terrible journey known as the Trail of Tears.

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

A biography of the wheelchairbound president who optimistically led the United States through more than a decade of economic, social, and political problems.

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.

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

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

Examines the joint effort of the United States and Great Britain who flew in around the clock to deliver supplies to Berlin so that they would not starve.

"Describes the people and events involved in the social network. The ader''s choices include the perspectives."--

Discusses the events that precipitated the Gettysburg Address.

Sometimes the coolest places are right outside your front door. Learning about Albuquerque''s interesting and unique culture has never been so super fun! Did you know Albuquerque''s annual International Balloon Fiesta is the largest gathering of hot-air balloons in the world? Or that people have been living in northern New Mexico for nearly 12,000 years? Have you ever been to a concert at the haunted KiMo Theater? From the Rio Grande to Sandia Peak, Super Cities!: Albuquerque covers it all and is sure to engage any reader with fun facts about the history, culture, and people who make this place great. Hike La Luz Trail, explore the Wildlife West Nature Park, and take a ride down Route 66, all right here. Take a peek inside to learn more about the impressive, unusual, super history of the Duke City!

"Describes the opposing viewpoints of the British and Patriots during the American Revolution"--Provided by publisher.

A biography Lincoln''s Secretary of State, who made the purchase of Alaska possible.

"3 story paths, 37 choices, 14 endings"--Cover.

Air raid! The world''s great powers are at war again. This is the Second World War, but it is history''s first war in which airplanes play a major role. You want to fly and you want to fight. Will you: Fly with the Royal Air Force as a British pilot and fight in the Battle of Britain? Dogfight as an American fighter pilot over the Pacific Ocean? Join the Tuskegee Airmen and be one of the first African-American aviators in the U.S. military?

Provides comprehensive information on the Scopes trial, evolution, fundamentalism, and American education and the differing perspectives accompanying them.

Describes the history of the political battle over statehood for Missouri, slavery in the West, and the future of the United States.