Burgan, Michael

112 books • 79 series

Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults during his nearly 20 years as a freelance writer. Many of his books have focused on U.S. history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection. Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor's degree in history. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie.
Sep 1, 2015
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Food Engineering: From Concept to Consumer (Calling All Innovators: A Career for You) (Calling All Innovators: A Career for You)

Aug 11, 2015
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Who Is Richard Branson? (Who Was...?)

Aug 1, 2015
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Tangled History (Tangled History)

Aug 1, 2015
Cover of You Choose: Spies

You Choose: Spies (You Choose: Spies)

Aug 1, 2015
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P.K. Subban (Hockey Superstars)

Jan 1, 2015
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Hockey Superstars (Hockey Superstars)

Dec 30, 2014
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Connecticut (It's My State!)

Jan 1, 2014
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Captured World History Package (Captured World History)

Jan 1, 2014
Cover of You Choose: Modern History

You Choose: Modern History (You Choose: Modern History)

Sep 1, 2013
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The European Industrial Revolution (Cornerstones of Freedom: Third)

Sep 1, 2013
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United States of America (Enchantment of the World) (Library Edition) (Enchantment of the World)

Sep 1, 2013
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The European Industrial Revolution (Cornerstones of Freedom: Third Series) (Cornerstones of Freedom: Third)

Aug 16, 2013
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The Carpenter (Colonial People)

Jul 1, 2013
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You Choose: History (You Choose: History)

Jul 1, 2013
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Ellis Island (You Choose Books (Hardcover)) (You Choose Books (Paperback))

Jul 1, 2013
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John F. Kennedy

Jul 1, 2013
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Captured History Set (Captured History)

Jan 1, 2013
Cover of The Unsolved Mystery of Bigfoot

The Unsolved Mystery of Bigfoot (First Facts: Unexplained Mysteries)

Jan 1, 2013
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World War II Spies (You Choose: World War II)

Jan 1, 2013
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World War II Pilots (You Choose: World War II)

Jan 1, 2013
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African Americans in the Thirteen Colonies (Cornerstones of Freedom ) (Cornerstones of Freedom: Third)

Jan 1, 2013
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Unexplained Mysteries (Unexplained Mysteries) (First Facts: Unexplained Mysteries) (First Facts: Unexplained Mysteries) (First Facts: Unexplained Mysteries) (First Facts: Unexplained Mysteries) (First Facts: Unexplained Mysteries)

Jan 1, 2013
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The U.S. Armed Forces (Cpb Grades 4-8: The U.S. Armed Forces) (U.S. Armed Forces) (U.S. Armed Forces)

Jan 1, 2013
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Today's U.S. Air Force (U.S. Armed Forces)