New Releases by Michael Burgan

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

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!

Present your readers with an in-depth account of the Golden State''s rich history. Drawing from primary sources and the latest information about the people, events, geography, and government, the book is a great resource for research projects and independent reading.

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.

"Discusses the shooting deaths of Kent State University students by the National Guard in 1970 and the iconic photograph that became a symbol of the antiwar movement"--

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

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

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

"1980 Winter Olympics hockey game for the gold between the United States and Soviet Union"--

What would you do with a billion dollars? This question gets a definitive answer from billionaire Richard Branson: do everything! Born into a wealthy family in London, Branson suffered from dyslexia and was a poor student. Still, his knack for business started early with a successful parakeet-breeding enterprise at age 11.The charismatic entrepreneur launched his first major business, Virgin Records, at age 22 and spent the next few decades building the Virgin group that now includes more than 400 companies. Known for his eccentric lifestyle and trillion-watt smile, Branson’s hot air balloon flights, innovative leadership, and world record attempts have made him an instantly-recognizable global icon.

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?

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Explores the rise and fall and spheres of influence, society and daily life, key events, and important figures of the Roman Empire.

In America today, for the first time in world history, every major form of Buddhism is practiced in one nation. Buddhist Faith in America describes how this ancient faith has been as deeply affected by America as America has been affected by it.

At head of title: Cartoon nation presents.

"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.

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.

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