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Books by Michael Burgan | Wonderlit

Books by Michael Burgan

42 books · Ages 7–16

Known for the Muscle Cars and We the People series, Michael Burgan writes middle grade and young adult for ages 7–16, alongside 1 standalone book, exploring themes of history, resilience & perseverance, justice & fairness.

Series

The Pontiac Firebird

1 book · Ages 8–12

The Alamo

The Great Depression

The Haymarket Square Tragedy

We the People

4 books · Ages 8–14

George Washington

John Quincy Adams

Profiles of the Presidents

2 books · Ages 8–12

SEAL Teams

U.S. Navy Special Forces

1 book · Ages 7–11

Samuel Adams: Patriot and Statesman

Alexander the Great: World Conqueror

Signature Lives

2 books · Ages 9–13

Nat Turner's Slave Rebellion

Graphic History

1 book · Ages 8–14

Teens in Israel

1 book · Ages 11–16

Muhammad Ali: American Champion

Graphic Biographies

1 book · Ages 8–12

Hillary Rodham Clinton: First Lady and Senator

Compass Point Books Biographies

1 book · Ages 8–12

Life as a Gladiator

You Choose: Ancient World

1 book · Ages 8–12

The Great Depression

Ellis Island

The Vietnam War

You Choose: Interactive History Adventures

4 books · Ages 8–14

Illinois

New Mexico

Rhode Island

America the Beautiful

3 books · Ages 8–12

Who Was Theodore Roosevelt?

Who Was H. J. Heinz?

Who Is Batman?

7 books · Ages 8–12

Who Was Henry Ford?

1 book · Ages 8–12

Shadow Catcher

Japanese American Internment

Ali's Knockout Punch

Captured History

3 books · Ages 8–14

P.K. Subban

1 book · Ages 8–12

Barack Obama

Gateway Biographies

1 book · Ages 8–12

Death at Kent State

Turning Points in History

1 book · Ages 9–13

The D-Day Landings

1 book · Ages 8–12

The Story of Jackie Robinson

Breaking Barriers

1 book · Ages 8–12

Fighting to Survive the Polar Regions

Fighting to Survive

1 book · Ages 8–12

Power for the People: How Does Our Government Work?

My American Story

1 book · Ages 8–12

The Untold Story of the Battle of Saratoga

Snapshots in History

1 book · Ages 9–14

Standalone Books (Ages 4–7)

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SEAL Teams

The Pontiac Firebird

The Alamo

The Great Depression

The Pontiac Firebird

The Alamo

The Great Depression

Common Themes

History Resilience & Perseverance Justice & Fairness Fear & Bravery Curiosity & Wonder Discovering a Talent Adventure Writing & Storytelling

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The E-Mail Murders

The E-Mail Murders