Michael Burgan, author portrait
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Michael Burgan

MICHAEL BURGAN is an award-winning children’s author with more than 25 years in the industry. His past books include Shadow Catcher, a Woodson Honor Book; Tank Man; Who Was Henry Ford?; and Who Was Theodore Roosevelt? He has also been a frequent author for National Geographic Kids. His works include Weird But True! Know-It-All Rocks and Minerals, Weird But True! Know-It-All Middle Ages, and Weird But True! Know-It-All U.S. Government.
Weird But True! Know-It-All: Weather & Natural Disasters
Weird But True! Know-It-All: U.S. Government
Weird But True! Know-It-All Middle Ages
Who Was John McCain?
Deadly Hearts
Weird But True! Know-It-All Rocks & Minerals
What Is the Coronavirus Disease COVID-19?
Who Was Confucius?
What Is the Story of Dracula?
What Is the Story of Batman?
Who Was H. J. Heinz?
Who Is Richard Branson?
Who Was Henry Ford?
Who Was Theodore Roosevelt?

Books

Weird But True! Know-It-All: Weather & Natural Disasters
Weird But True! Know-It-All: U.S. Government
Weird But True! Know-It-All Middle Ages
Who Was John McCain?
Deadly Hearts
Weird But True! Know-It-All Rocks & Minerals
What Is the Coronavirus Disease COVID-19?
Who Was Confucius?
What Is the Story of Dracula?
What Is the Story of Batman?
Who Was H. J. Heinz?
Who Is Richard Branson?
Who Was Henry Ford?
Who Was Theodore Roosevelt?

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