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.
Jan 1, 2013
Cover of You Choose: World War II

You Choose: World War II (You Choose Books: You Choose: World War II) (You Choose: World War II)

Sep 1, 2012
Cover of American Capitalism (Cornerstones of Freedom: Third Series)

American Capitalism (Cornerstones of Freedom: Third Series) (Cornerstones of Freedom )

Sep 1, 2012
Cover of Ancient Aztecs

Ancient Aztecs (Ancient World (Children's Press))

Sep 1, 2012
Cover of Ancient Incas

Ancient Incas (Ancient World (Children's Press)) (Ancient World)

Aug 1, 2012
Cover of Mummy Lairs

Mummy Lairs (Scary Places)

Jul 1, 2012
Cover of Popular Culture: 1960-1979

Popular Culture: 1960-1979 (History of Popular Culture)

Jul 1, 2012
Cover of History of Popular Culture Popular Culture 1960-1979

History of Popular Culture Popular Culture 1960-1979

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of Weapons, Gear, and Uniforms of the American Revolution

Weapons, Gear, and Uniforms of the American Revolution (Edge Books: Equipped for Battle)

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of Equipped for Battle

Equipped for Battle (Equipped for Battle)

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of Weapons, Gear, and Uniforms of World War II

Weapons, Gear, and Uniforms of World War II (Equipped for Battle)

Jul 1, 2011
Cover of Barack Obama

Barack Obama (Front-Page Lives)

Jul 1, 2011
Cover of Children's True Stories: Natural Disasters

Children's True Stories: Natural Disasters (Children's True Stories: Natural Disasters) (Children's True Stories: Natural Disasters (Paperback))

Jul 1, 2011
Cover of Making Food Choices

Making Food Choices (Ethics of Food)

Jul 1, 2011
Cover of Farming Vegetables and Grains

Farming Vegetables and Grains (Ethics of Food)

Jun 1, 2011
Cover of Captured History

Captured History (Captured History)

Jan 30, 2011
Cover of California

California (It's My State! (Fourth Edition))

Jan 1, 2011
Cover of Freestyle Express: Science Missions Set

Freestyle Express: Science Missions Set (Science Missions)

Sep 1, 2010
Cover of Science Missions

Science Missions (Freestyle Express: Science Missions ) (Science Missions) (Science Missions) (Science Missions)

Nov 1, 2009
Cover of Empires of Ancient Persia

Empires of Ancient Persia (Great Empires of the Past)

Oct 1, 2009
Cover of Fort McHenry

Fort McHenry

Sep 1, 2009
Cover of Empire of Ancient Rome, Revised Edition

Empire of Ancient Rome, Revised Edition (Great Empires of the Past)

Sep 1, 2009
Cover of Empire of the Mongols, Revised Edition

Empire of the Mongols, Revised Edition (Great Empires of the Past)

Aug 1, 2008
Cover of Afghanistan

Afghanistan (Countries in Crisis)

Sep 1, 2007
Cover of The Battle of Bunker Hill

The Battle of Bunker Hill (You Choose: History)