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  • Bibliography:
    25 Books
  • First Book:
    March 1996
  • Latest Book:
    January 2021
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Multi-Author Series List

Bone Chillers

15 - Tiki Doll of Doom ()

Childhood of Famous Americans / History's All-Stars

John Glenn: Young Astronaut (Sep-2000)

Famous Characters: Batman

What Is the Story of Batman? (Mar-2020)

Great Escapes

1 - Nazi Prison Camp Escape (May-2020)

Wishbone

Don Quixote (Mar-1996)
Frankenstein (Aug-1996)
The Red Badge of Courage (Nov-1996)

Wishbone Classics

1 - Don Quixote (Mar-1996)
7 - Frankenstein (Aug-1996)
10 - The Red Badge of Courage (Nov-1996)

You Choose: Eco Expeditions

Can You Protect the Coral Reefs? (Jan-2021)

Book List in Order: 25 titles



  • A young reader's edition of the classic story follows the adventures of the eccentric would-be-knight Don Quixote and his trusty sidekick, Sancho Panza, as they battle real and imaginary foes. Original....



  • A dog named Wishbone retells the classic horror tale of brilliant young scientist Victor Frankenstein, who discovers the secret to bringing a creature to life, only to create a horrifying beast. Original....



  • A young reader's edition of the classic story follows the story of Henry Fleming, who dreams of Civil War glory before entering his first battle, an event that causes him to face his fears and the harsh realities of the war. Original....





  • Dear Reader: The Childhood of Famous Americans series, sixty-five years old in 1997, chronicles the early years of famous American men and women in an accessible manner. Each book is faithful in spirit to the values and experiences that influenced t...







  • Explains the development, practice, and effects of slavery in the Americas with lively narrative chapters and special features, such as photographs and illustrations, maps and graphs, an index, a glossary, sidebars, fact boxes, and a timeline....



  • Extra! Extra! Read all about it! The famous cry was heard on city streets throughout the country. Beginning in the 1830s, newsboys, and a few newsgirls, stood on the street corners in New York City and other major cities shouting headlines in an effo...






  • Hoping to eventually find his brother, twelve-year old Charlie O'Leary joins the crew of the USS Varuna, as the ship steams its way toward the mouth of the Mississippi River to fight the Confederate Navy. Written in graphic-novel format....



  • On a trip to Transylvania, Jonathan Harker stays at an eerie castle owned by Count Dracula. When strange things start to happen, and the count escapes to London, Harker realizes that he and his friends are in grave danger. These reader-favorite tiles...



  • In the 1930s, Americans faced one of the biggest crises ever to hit the country. During the Great Depression, the stock market crash caused banks to close and many companies to go out of business. Millions of people lost their jobs and homes during a...





  • It’s a great way to keep in touch with your friends 24/7―even if they live thousands of miles away! But the social network can also expose your life to others in a way you’d never dreamed could happen. Will you: Be a college student who designs...



  • No one knew his name. But soon millions would know about his bravery. For almost two months in spring 1989, Beijing’s Tiananmen Square had been the site of growing protests against China's hardline communist government. In early June, China’s le...



  • It’s 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 providing weapons and soldiers. Nearly all of these soldiers come from the United States...



  • Gladiators, many of them slaves, entertained Roman audiences by fighting with tridents and swords in huge stadiums. Their fights often were to the death. Will you: Fight at the side of Spartacus during a violent gladiator rebellion? Leave your home a...



  • An in-depth look at the third smallest state.

    A True Book: My United States series allows readers to experience what makes each of the fifty state distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each states' history, geography, w...



  • In this fascinating graphic novel, witness the real-life debates, disagreements, and compromises that led to the formation of the U.S. Constitution during the Constitutional Convention of 1787. Eye-popping artwork and easy-to-read text offer an appea...






  • Follows the discovery and excavation of the tomb of King Tutankhamen, also known as King Tut, and the myth of the curse that afflicted those involved in the tomb's exploration. Written in graphic-novel format....



  • Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most beloved characters of our time.His aliases include the Caped Crusader, the Dark Knight, and World's Greatest Detective, but he's best known as Batman, and he's leaping from the night sky onto the page in ...



  • Are you ready for some of the most exciting, death-defying escape stories ever told? Perfect for fans of the I Survived series, the first installment in a brand-new, edge-of-your-seat series based on real events! In spring 1942, Royal Air Force pi...



  • Learn more about China's most famous teacher and philosopher, whose ideas are still influential today.Born in 551 BC, Confucius was a young man when he set his heart and mind on learning as much as he could. By his thirties, he'd become a brilliant t...



  • Pollution, climate change, and overfishing are killing the world's coral reefs. But you can help! Navigate through three different stories in this ecological rescue mission. With dozens of possible story outcomes, it's up to you to save the coral ree...



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Michael Burgan has published 25 books.

Michael Burgan does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Can You Protect the Coral Reefs?, was published in January 2021.

The first book by Michael Burgan, Don Quixote, was published in March 1996.

No. Michael Burgan does not write books in series.