Most Popular Books by Michael Burgan

Describes the history, design, weapons, and missions of nuclear submarines.

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

Twelve-year-old Charlie O''Leary serves as a powder monkey on the USS Varuna during the Civil War, looking for his older brother Johnny and trying to take the Confederate port of New Orleans.

In an immersive, exciting narrative nonfiction format, this powerful book follows a selection of people who experienced the D-Day invasion.

Describes the events surrounding the massacre in the the South Vietnamese village of My Lai on March 16, 1968 and the aftermath when the rest of the world heard the truth about it.

ItÕs one of the most famous sports images of all time. Former heavyweight boxing champion Sonny Liston is sprawled on his back in the boxing rim. Muhammad Ali stands over Liston, holding his right hand as if ready to throw another punch. The reigning world champion had just thrown a short, right-handed punch to the side of ListonÕs head. In a flash, Liston had gone down. The photo of the angry Ali standing over the fallen challenger was taken in an instant by photojournalist John Rooney, but the controversy over the 1965 fight lingers to this day.

"Describes the uniforms, gear, and weapons used by the Axis Powers and Allied Powers during World War II"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the ethical issues related to the growing of mass amounts of the grains and vegetables needed to feed the world''s population.

On-point historical photographs combined with strong narration bring the story of the Nixon-Kennedy presidential debates to life. TV was new in those days, and these were both the first debates ever held between two presidential candidates and the first to be televised. About 60 million people tuned into the first debate, or more than 1/4 of the country''s population. Readers will learn just how much effect seeing the debates had on the results of the election and how they changed presidential campaigning forevermore. Readers will understand the significance behind this event through text and clips of the event itself via the Capstone 4D augmented reality app.

Introduces the U.S. Army''s Airborne Rangers, their history, mission, development, training, and equipment.

"Covers UFOs, aliens, and alien abductions, including specific examples and skeptical arguments against the belief in aliens"--Provided by publisher.

"Deadly tornadoes. Devastating earthquakes. Killer tsunamis. When it comes to nature''s fury, people can do little more than hold on tight and hope to live through it. Learn the true stories of Carmen Chévere Ortiz, Evans Monsignac, William and Dennie Spann, and others as they fought to survive through terrifying natural disasters." -- Page [4] cover.

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.

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

Presents a narrative of the personalities, political machinations, conflicts, and outcomes of the Cold War from the post-World War II development of the "iron curtain" to the fall of the Berlin Wall.

This volume provides comprehensive information on the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941 and the differing perspectives accompanying it.

Recounts the tales of Vlad, III, Prince of Wallachia, the cruel tyrant known for impaling his enemies on stakes.