Michael Burgan

It's 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...

Little boys, some as young as 6, spent their long days, not playing or studying, but sorting coal in dusty, loud, and dangerous conditions. Many of these breaker boys worked 10 hours a day, six days a week all for as little as 45...

In an immersive, exciting narrative nonfiction format, this powerful book follows a selection of people who experienced the events surrounding the breaking of the color barrier in baseball.Author: Michael BurganISBN-10: 1515779637ISBN-13: 9781515779636Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/02/2018Pages: 112Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 7.30h x 5.20w x 0.30dAccelerated...

Pollution, climate change, and overfishing are killing the world's coral reefs. But you can help Navigate through three different stories in this ecological rescue mission. With dozens of possible story outcomes, it's up to you to save the coral reefs from extinction. The planet...

The long-term damage from an accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant more than 30 years ago is still unknown. When explosions ripped through the reactor in rural Ukraine, then part of the Soviet Union, they spewed huge amounts of radioactive material into the...

An in-depth look at the third smallest state.A True Book: My United States series allows readers to experience what makes each of the fifty state distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each states' history, geography, wildlife and future outlook. This series includes...

A visually dynamic companion to the biographical collection Dark Hearts, this collection of biographies details the cruel and often horrifying lives of history's most notorious - and deadly - people. Over centuries and around the world, there is a long history of ruthless people...

It didn't seem possible. Four college students shot dead May 4, 1970, by Ohio National Guardsmen during a protest against the Vietnam War. The shootings at Kent State University would shock the nation and spark a mass student strike across the country, the only...

It didn't seem possible. Four college students shot dead May 4, 1970, by Ohio National Guardsmen during a protest against the Vietnam War. The shootings at Kent State University would shock the nation and spark a mass student strike across the country, the only...

You're one of millions of immigrants leaving your home in the early 1900s to move to the United States. You're searching for a better life. Ellis Island, near New York City, is your first stop in your search for opportunity and freedom. Officials on...

The influence of the Roman Empire has been widespread and profound, perhaps more so than that of any other empire or civilization. This title opens with a brief summary of the Roman Empire and provides an account of the world and geographic area in...

President Theodore Roosevelt called Jacob Riis the best American I ever knew. The pioneering photojournalist, an immigrant from Denmark, drew attention to the poverty and evils of slum life in the late 1800s. Riis won national acclaim when his photos illustrated his bestselling book...

The biggest oil spill in U.S. history that polluted the pristine waters of Alaska decades ago and killed thousands of birds, mammals, and fish, still haunts the people who are living with its aftermath. On Good Friday 1989, the huge oil tanker, Exxon Valdez,...

Fascinating accounts of more than 30 sensational crimes from across Minnesota that occurred between 1859 and modern times.Author: Michael BurganISBN-10: 1591939941ISBN-13: 9781591939948Publisher: Adventure PublicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/30/2013Pages: 184Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.50d

Fascinating accounts of more than 30 sensational crimes from across Minnesota that occurred between 1859 and modern times.Author: Michael BurganISBN-10: 1591934214ISBN-13: 9781591934219Publisher: Adventure PublicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/30/2013Pages: 184Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 8.40h x 5.40w x 0.50d

A raging wildfire burns thousands of homes. A violent earthquake creates a giant tsunami that destroys countless lives. A giant tornado wipes a small town off the map. Discover the true stories of people who survived these terrible disasters and lived to tell the...

A raging wildfire burns thousands of homes. A violent earthquake creates a giant tsunami that destroys countless lives. A giant tornado wipes a small town off the map. Discover the true stories of people who survived these terrible disasters and lived to tell the...

Imagine being lost near the North or South poles. All around you is nothing but snow and ice as far as you can see. What would you do? Discover the true tales of daring people who survived through bitter cold, deadly storms, and other...

Imagine being lost near the North or South poles. All around you is nothing but snow and ice as far as you can see. What would you do? Discover the true tales of daring people who survived through bitter cold, deadly storms, and other...

On the night of April 14, 1912, as it made its first voyage, the luxury steamship Titanic struck an iceberg. Then, a few hours after midnight on April 15, the ship sank thousands of feet before settling on the ocean floor. And that's where...

On-point historical photographs combined with strong narration bring the story of the historic first flight ever to life. Kids will feel as though they are at Kitty Hawk with Wilbur and Orville Wright as the brothers prepare to test their aircraft. They'll also learn...

On-point historical photographs combined with strong narration bring the story of the historic first flight ever to life. Kids will feel as though they are at Kitty Hawk with Wilbur and Orville Wright as the brothers prepare to test their aircraft. They'll also learn...

Are you ready for some of the most exciting, death-defying escape stories ever told? Perfect for fans of the I Survived series, the first installment in a brand-new, edge-of-your-seat series based on real events In spring 1942, Royal Air Force pilot Bill Ash's plane...

Are you ready for some of the most exciting, death-defying escape stories ever told? Perfect for fans of the I Survived series, the first installment in a brand-new, edge-of-your-seat series based on real events In spring 1942, Royal Air Force pilot Bill Ash's plane...

Vivid storytelling brings World War II history to life and place readers in the shoes of the people who experienced the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. From the development of the bombs and the decision to use them to the moments they...

Vivid storytelling brings World War II history to life and place readers in the shoes of the people who experienced the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. From the development of the bombs and the decision to use them to the moments they...

Some of the most important changes in American culture have been driven by people born outside the United States. Immigrants may come as refugees, as workers, or as students. They may come as children or as adults. Once here, many speak out for the...

Author: Michael BurganISBN-10: 0545452023ISBN-13: 9780545452021Publisher: Scholastic Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 02/01/2018Pages: 48Format: Other

The United States is truly a nation of immigrants. Spanning the time from when the Europeans first came to the New World, this book conveys the excitement of these stories to young people. It highlights the themes, people, places, and events that were important...

Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what it takes to be considered one of the worst figures in history, with this second book in a brand-new nonfiction series that focuses on the most nefarious historical figures. In 1888, London was terrorized by a mysterious man...

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...

Dear Reader: The Childhood of Famous Americans series, sixty-five years old in 1997, chronicles the early years of famous American men and women in an accessible manner. Each book is faithful in spirit to the values and experiences that influenced the person's development. History...

Gladiators, many of them slaves, entertained Roman audiences by fighting with tridents and swords in huge stadiums. Their fights often were to the death. Will you: Fight at the side of Spartacus during a violent gladiator rebellion? Leave your home and family to train...

Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what it takes to be considered one of the worst figures in history, with this fourth book in a nonfiction series that focuses on the most nefarious historical figures. Lizzie Borden took an axe, gave her mother forty whacks....

Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology invented a sensor that allows doctors to understand if cancer treatments are effective. The sensor can be implanted in a patient's tumor. Discover this and many other exciting technological advancements in Medicine and Health Care, one of...

The mighty Soviets were the favorites to win hockey gold at the 1980 Winter Olympics. But a team of U.S. college players had other ideas. The stunning upset of the Soviet hockey team by the young Americans has been called the greatest moment in...

Located in the southwest, along the border with Mexico, New Mexico is home to amazing desert scenery and a distinct local culture.A True Book: My United States series allows readers to experience what makes each of the fifty state distinctive and exceptional. Readers will...

Jesse Owens' gold-medal winning feats at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin struck a mighty propaganda blow against Adolf Hitler. The Nazi leader had planned to use the German games as a showcase of supposed Aryan superiority. Instead, there was American black athlete Owens on...

Jesse Owens' gold-medal winning feats at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin struck a mighty propaganda blow against Adolf Hitler. The Nazi leader had planned to use the German games as a showcase of supposed Aryan superiority. Instead there was American black athlete Owens on...

P.K. Subban has thrilled fans at all levels with his high-energy play. Though he's a defenseman, he is always a threat to score. Follow Subban's journey as a young man happily following his Jamaican father's dream of hockey glory all the way to the...

Learn about the country's history, culture, people and much more Just slightly smaller than the state of Alaska, Peru is home to ocean beaches, snow-capped mountains, humid jungles, dry deserts, and more. Readers will cross the country's incredible landscapes and visit its towns and...

Rediscover the story of the largest and most luxurious ship ever built!In 1985, Oceanographer Bob Ballard went searching for the most famous shipwreck of all time. Explorers, including Ballard, had been looking for the ship for years without luck. But on this voyage, the...

At the turn of the 20th century, photographer Edward S. Curtis devoted his life to learning all he could about American Indians and sharing it with world. He took his first photo of an American Indian in 1895, and for the next 30 years...

The United States has been torn in half by the war between North and South. It is vital for an army to know what the enemy is doing--and perhaps spread false information as well. Spying is risky if you are caught. Still, it is...

The United States has been torn in half by the war between North and South. It is vital for an army to know what the enemy is doing--and perhaps spread false information as well. Spying is risky if you are caught. Still, it is...

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...

Sometimes the coolest places are right outside your front door. Learning about Houston's interesting and unique culture has never been so super fun! Did you know that NASA's Manned Space Center has a home in Houston? Or that camels and ostriches race at the...

Sometimes the coolest places are right outside your front door. Learning about Houston's interesting and unique culture has never been so super fun! Did you know that NASA's Manned Space Center has a home in Houston? Or that camels and ostriches race at the...

You are a Patriot in the American Revolution, ready to fight for independence and the right to prosper in this new land, OR . . .You are a British soldier, sent to fight for England against the American rebels, OR . . .You are...

Vivid storytelling brings World War II history to life and place readers in the shoes of the people who experienced Germany's last major offensive on the Western Front. The battle began on December 16, 1944, when Germany launched a surprise attack. By the time...