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Michael Burgan

 

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Michael Burgan

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.

Can You Protect the Coral Reefs?: An Interactive Eco Adventure

Can You Protect the Coral Reefs?: An Interactive Eco Adventure

Pollution, climate change, and overfishing are killing the world's coral reefs. But you can help! Navigate through three different stories in this ecological ...

978-1-4966-9705-9
Paperback
Capstone Press
8-11 Years
Grades 3-5
5 1/4 x 7 1/2
112
2021

Price
$6.95

 
Immigrants Who Took a Stand

Immigrants Who Took a Stand

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, ...

978-1-4966-9677-9
Paperback
Capstone Press
8-11 Years
Grades 5-6
7 x 9
64
2021

Price
$8.95

 
First in Flight: How a Photograph Captured the Takeoff of the Wright Brothers' Flyer

First in Flight: How a Photograph Captured the Takeoff of the Wright Brothers' Flyer

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 ...

978-0-7565-6657-9
Paperback
Compass Point Books
10-14 Years
Grades 5-7
9 1/4 x 10 1/4
64
2021

Price
$8.95

 
Fighting to Survive Natural Disasters: Terrifying True Stories

Fighting to Survive Natural Disasters: Terrifying True Stories

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 ...

978-0-7565-6568-8
Paperback
Compass Point Books
10-14 Years
Grades 5-7
6 x 9
64
2020

Price
$8.95

 
Fighting to Survive the Polar Regions: Terrifying True Stories

Fighting to Survive the Polar Regions: Terrifying True Stories

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 ...

978-0-7565-6570-1
Paperback
Compass Point Books
10-14 Years
Grades 5-7
6 x 9
64
2020

Price
$8.95

 
Fighting to Survive

Fighting to Survive

There are 10 titles in this set.

The odds are stacked against them. Time is running out. They'll need courage, resourcefulness, and pure grit to succeed. Follow the gripping, true stories of ...

978-0-7565-6571-8
Paperback
Compass Point Books
10-14 Years
Grades 5-7
6 x 9
64
2020

Price
$89.50

 
TV Launches 24-Hour News with CNN: 4D An Augmented Reading Experience

TV Launches 24-Hour News with CNN: 4D An Augmented Reading Experience

On-point historical photographs combined with strong narration bring the story of CNN to life. Kids will learn how Ted Turner developed the idea of a 24/7 news ...

Reviewed Titles
978-0-7565-6004-1
Paperback
Compass Point Books
10-12 Years
Grades 5-7
9 1/4 x 10 1/4
64
2020

Price
$8.99

 
The Battle of the Bulge: Nazi Germany's Final Attack on the Western Front

The Battle of the Bulge: Nazi Germany's Final Attack on the Western Front

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 ...

978-1-5435-7559-0
Paperback
Capstone Press
8-14 Years
Grades 3-4
0 x 0
112
2020

Price
$6.95

 
Hiroshima and Nagasaki: The Atomic Bombings that Shook the World

Hiroshima and Nagasaki: The Atomic Bombings that Shook the World

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 ...

978-1-5435-7556-9
Paperback
Capstone Press
8-14 Years
Grades 3-4
0 x 0
112
2020

Price
$6.95

 
The Department of Energy: A Look Behind the Scenes

The Department of Energy: A Look Behind the Scenes

Describes the history of the Department of Energy, and how it has evolved, what the pressing issues are today, and what lies ahead in the near future. Takes a ...

978-0-7565-5909-0
Paperback
Compass Point Books
12-17 Years
Grades 6-7
9 1/4 x 10 1/4
64
2019

Price
$8.95

 
The Department of Justice: A Look Behind the Scenes

The Department of Justice: A Look Behind the Scenes

Describes the history of the Department of Justice, and how it has evolved, what the pressing issues are today, and what lies ahead in the near future. Takes a ...

978-0-7565-5912-0
Paperback
Compass Point Books
12-17 Years
Grades 6-7
9 1/4 x 10 1/4
64
2019

Price
$8.95

 
The Salem Witch Trials: Mass Hysteria and Many Lives Lost

The Salem Witch Trials: Mass Hysteria and Many Lives Lost

Vivid storytelling brings American history to life and place readers in the shoes of people who experienced one of the most notorious moments in American ...

978-1-5435-4201-1
Paperback
Capstone Press
8-14 Years
Grades 3-4
5 1/4 x 7 1/2
112
2019

Price
$6.95

 
Breaking Barriers: The Story of Jackie Robinson

Breaking Barriers: The Story of Jackie Robinson

In an immersive, exciting narrative nonfiction format, this powerful book follows a selection of people who experienced the events surrounding the breaking of ...

Reviewed Titles
978-1-5157-7963-6
Paperback
Capstone Press
8-14 Years
Grades 3-4
5 1/4 x 7 1/2
112
2018

Price
$6.95

 
Exposing Hidden Worlds: How Jacob Riis' Photos Became Tools for Social Reform

Exposing Hidden Worlds: How Jacob Riis' Photos Became Tools for Social Reform

President Theodore Roosevelt called Jacob Riis "the best American I ever knew." The pioneering photojournalist, an immigrant from Denmark, drew attention to ...

Reviewed Titles
978-0-7565-5620-4
Paperback
Compass Point Books
10-12 Years
Grades 5-7
9 1/4 x 10 1/4
64
2018

Price
$8.95

 
Finding the Titanic: How Images from the Ocean Depths Fueled Interest in the Doomed Ship

Finding the Titanic: How Images from the Ocean Depths Fueled Interest in the Doomed Ship

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 ...

978-0-7565-5644-0
Paperback
Compass Point Books
10-12 Years
Grades 5-7
9 1/4 x 10 1/4
64
2018

Price
$8.95

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

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

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 ...

Reviewed Titles
978-0-7565-5426-2
Paperback
Compass Point Books
9-15 Years
Grades 5-7
9 1/4 x 10 1/4
64
2017

Price
$8.95

 
The Hindenburg in Flames: How a Photograph Marked the End of the Airship

The Hindenburg in Flames: How a Photograph Marked the End of the Airship

When it went down in flames, the Hindenburg went down in history. The era of airship travel ended with a disastrous explosion May 6, 1937. Sam Shere's photo of ...

Reviewed Titles
978-0-7565-5443-9
Paperback
Compass Point Books
10-15 Years
Grades 5-7
9 1/4 x 10 1/4
64
2017

Price
$8.95

 
Total Devastation: The Story of Hurricane Katrina

Total Devastation: The Story of Hurricane Katrina

In an immersive, exciting narrative nonfiction format, this powerful book follows a selection of people who experienced the events of Hurricane Katrina.

978-1-4914-8456-2
Paperback
Capstone Press
8-14 Years
Grades 3-4
5 1/4 x 7 1/2
112
2017

Price
$6.95

 
The Battle of Bunker Hill: An Interactive History Adventure

The Battle of Bunker Hill: An Interactive History Adventure

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, ...

Reviewed Titles
978-1-5157-3387-4
Paperback
Capstone Press
8-12 Years
Grades 3-4
5 1/4 x 7 1/2
112
2016

Price
$6.95

 
Daring Play: How a Courageous Jackie Robinson Transformed Baseball

Daring Play: How a Courageous Jackie Robinson Transformed Baseball

On and off the field, Jackie Robinson never backed down from a challenge. The baseball legend broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier in 1947, changing the ...

Reviewed Titles
978-0-7565-5295-4
Paperback
Compass Point Books
10-12 Years
Grades 5-7
9 1/4 x 10 1/4
64
2016

Price
$8.95

 
Miracle on Ice: How a Stunning Upset United a Country

Miracle on Ice: How a Stunning Upset United a Country

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 ...

Reviewed Titles
978-0-7565-5294-7
Paperback
Compass Point Books
10-12 Years
Grades 5-7
9 1/4 x 10 1/4
64
2016

Price
$8.95

 
P.K. Subban

P.K. Subban

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 ...

978-1-4914-9023-5
Paperback
Capstone Press
9-10 Years
Grades 3-9
7 x 9
32
2016

Price
$7.95

 
Spies of the Civil War: An Interactive Espionage Adventure

Spies of the Civil War: An Interactive Espionage Adventure

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 ...

978-1-4914-5932-4
Paperback
Capstone Press
8-12 Years
Grades 3-4
5 1/4 x 7 1/2
112
2016

Price
$6.95

 
Shadow Catcher: How Edward S. Curtis Documented American Indian Dignity and Beauty

Shadow Catcher: How Edward S. Curtis Documented American Indian Dignity and Beauty

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 ...

Reviewed Titles
978-0-7565-4998-5
Paperback
Compass Point Books
10-12 Years
Grades 5-7
9 1/4 x 10 1/4
64
2015

Price
$8.95

 
The Voting Rights Act of 1965: An Interactive History Adventure

The Voting Rights Act of 1965: An Interactive History Adventure

You’re a U.S. citizen, so why are you being denied your right to vote? Even after civil rights legislation passes, many minorities are still being turned away ...

978-1-4914-1805-5
Paperback
Capstone Press
8-12 Years
Grades 3-4
5 1/4 x 7 1/2
112
2015

Price
$6.95

 
The Korean War: An Interactive Modern History Adventure

The Korean War: An Interactive Modern History Adventure

Its 1950 and the Communist country of North Korea has invaded its neighboring country of South Korea. The United Nations has stepped in to help South Korea by ...

978-1-4914-0357-0
Paperback
Capstone Press
8-12 Years
Grades 3-4
5 1/4 x 7 1/2
112
2015

Price
$6.95

 
The World War II Soldiers' Experience

The World War II Soldiers' Experience

What types of challenges and choices were faced by World War II soldiers? Find yourself in the midst of the action in The World War II Soldier Experience.

978-1-4914-1514-6
Paperback
Capstone Press
8-12 Years
Grades 3-4
5 1/4 x 7 1/2
328
2014

Price
$14.95

 
Ellis Island: An Interactive History Adventure

Ellis Island: An Interactive History Adventure

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 ...

Reviewed Titles BestSeller
978-1-4765-3606-4
Paperback
Capstone Press
8-12 Years
Grades 3-4
5 1/4 x 7 1/2
112
2014

Price
$6.95

 
The Split History of World War I: A Perspectives Flip Book

The Split History of World War I: A Perspectives Flip Book

Tensions have been brewing in Europe for years. Finally the 1914 assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary sets off four bloody years of war ...

Reviewed Titles
978-0-7565-4700-4
Paperback
Compass Point Books
10-14 Years
Grades 5-6
6 x 9
64
2014

Price
$8.95

 
World War II Pilots: An Interactive History Adventure

World War II Pilots: An Interactive History Adventure

Air raid! The world’s great powers are at war again. This is the Second World War, but it is history’s first war in which airplanes play a major role. You want ...

Reviewed Titles
978-1-62065-718-8
Paperback
Capstone Press
8-12 Years
Grades 3-4
5 1/4 x 7 1/2
112
2013

Price
$6.95

 
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