Michael Burgan

368 books • 164 series

Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults. Many of his books have focused on US history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. He has also written fiction and adapted classic novels. 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. When not writing for kids, he enjoys writing plays, and his works have been staged across the United States. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie.
Feb 1, 2018
Cover of Peru (Enchantment of the World)

Peru (Enchantment of the World) (Enchantment of the World)

Jan 2, 2018
Cover of Tangled History Breaking Barriers the Story of Jackie Robinson

Tangled History Breaking Barriers the Story of Jackie Robinson

Jan 1, 2018
Cover of EXXON Valdez

EXXON Valdez (Captured Science History)

Jan 1, 2018
Cover of Exxon Valdez: How a Massive Oil Spill Triggered an Environmental Catastrophe

Exxon Valdez: How a Massive Oil Spill Triggered an Environmental Catastrophe (Captured Science History)

Jan 1, 2018
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Chernobyl Explosion (Captured Science History)

Jan 1, 2018
Cover of Chernobyl Explosion: How a Deadly Nuclear Accident Frightened the World

Chernobyl Explosion: How a Deadly Nuclear Accident Frightened the World (Captured Science History)

Jan 1, 2018
Cover of Breaking Barriers

Breaking Barriers (Tangled History)

Nov 2, 2017
Cover of Captured Science History Pack A of 4

Captured Science History Pack A of 4 (Captured Science History)

Aug 15, 2017
Cover of Jack the Ripper

Jack the Ripper (History's Worst)

Aug 1, 2017
Cover of Finding the Titanic

Finding the Titanic (Captured Science History)

Aug 1, 2017
Cover of Exposing Hidden Worlds

Exposing Hidden Worlds (Captured History)

May 4, 2017
Cover of Turning Point

Turning Point (Tangled History)

Jan 8, 2017
Cover of Finding the Titanic

Finding the Titanic

Jan 8, 2017
Cover of Exposing Hidden Worlds

Exposing Hidden Worlds

Jan 1, 2017
Cover of Olympic Gold 1936: How the Image of Jesse Owens Crushed Hitler's Evil Myth

Olympic Gold 1936: How the Image of Jesse Owens Crushed Hitler's Evil Myth (Captured History Sports)

Jan 1, 2017
Cover of Ali's Knockout Punch

Ali's Knockout Punch (Captured History Sports)

Jan 1, 2017
Cover of Ali's Knockout Punch: How a Photograph Stunned the Boxing World

Ali's Knockout Punch: How a Photograph Stunned the Boxing World (Captured History Sports)

Jan 1, 2017
Cover of Turning Point: The Story of the D-Day Landings

Turning Point: The Story of the D-Day Landings (Tangled History)

Jan 1, 2017
Cover of Climate Change and the Polar Regions

Climate Change and the Polar Regions (Exploring the Polar Regions Today)

Jan 1, 2017
Cover of Olympic Gold 1936

Olympic Gold 1936 (Captured History Sports)

Aug 1, 2016
Cover of Death at Kent State

Death at Kent State (Captured History)

Aug 1, 2016
Cover of Captured History Death at Kent State How a Photograph Brought the Vietnam War Home to America

Captured History Death at Kent State How a Photograph Brought the Vietnam War Home to America

Aug 1, 2016
Cover of Total Devastation

Total Devastation (Tangled History)

Aug 1, 2016
Cover of Total Devastation: The Story of Hurricane Katrina

Total Devastation: The Story of Hurricane Katrina