Michael Burgan

368 books • 164 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.
Mar 26, 2001
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A Thing or Two about Baseball

Mar 16, 2001
Cover of Belgium

Belgium (Enchantment of the World S.)

Jan 2001
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Supercarriers

Jan 2001
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Nuclear Submarines

Jan 1, 2001
Cover of The Alamo

The Alamo (We the People (Compass Point Books Hardcover)) (Symbols of American Freedom)

Jan 1, 2001
Cover of Sheryl Swoopes. Women Who Win.

Sheryl Swoopes. Women Who Win.

Jan 1, 2001
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The Battle of Gettysburg (We the People (Compass Point Books Hardcover))

Oct 1, 2000
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Dino Might (Groovy Tubes S.) (Groovy Tube Books S.)

Sep 28, 2000
Cover of John Adams

John Adams (Revolutionary War Leaders S.)

Sep 1, 2000
Cover of Sheryl Swoopes

Sheryl Swoopes (Women Who Win (Paperback)) (Women Who Win S.)

Sep 1, 2000
Cover of The World's Fastest Military Airplanes

The World's Fastest Military Airplanes (Built for Speed (Capstone))

Sep 1, 2000
Cover of The World's Wildest Roller Coasters

The World's Wildest Roller Coasters (Built for Speed (Capstone))

Sep 1, 2000
Cover of The Berlin Airlift

The Berlin Airlift (Snapshots in History) (We the People (Compass Point Books Hardcover)) (We the People (Compass Point Books Paperback))

Sep 1, 2000
Cover of The Unexplained

The Unexplained (Unexplained)

Sep 1, 2000
Cover of John Glenn

John Glenn (Childhood of Famous Americans)

Sep 1, 2000
Cover of The Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence (We the People (Compass Point Books Hardcover)) (We the People (Compass Point Books Paperback))

Sep 1, 2000
Cover of The Boston Tea Party

The Boston Tea Party (We the People (Compass Point Books Paperback)) (We the People (Compass Point Books Hardcover))

Sep 1, 2000
Cover of The Trail of Tears

The Trail of Tears (We the People (Compass Point Books Hardcover)) (We the People (Compass Point Books Paperback))

Aug 2000
Cover of Career Exploration

Career Exploration

Aug 1, 2000
Cover of The Hot Conflicts

The Hot Conflicts (CNN: Cold War)

Jan 1, 2000
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Travel Agent (Career Exploration)

Sep 1, 1999
Cover of Maryland

Maryland (America the Beautiful, Second)

Jun 1, 1999
Cover of The Porsche 911

The Porsche 911 (On the Road (Capstone))

Jun 1, 1999
Cover of The Toyota Land Cruiser

The Toyota Land Cruiser (On the Road (Capstone))