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Can You Protect the Coral Reefs? (You Choose) by Michael Burgan
Category: Children's Non Fiction | Series: You Choose: Eco Expeditions Ser.
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 reefs from extinction. The planet needs you. Will YOU CHOO ...Show more
Chernobyl Explosion - How a Deadly Nuclear Accident Frightened the World by Michael Burgan
Category: Children's Non Fiction | Series: Captured Science History Ser.
The long-term damage from an accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant more than 30 years ago is still unknown. When explosions ripped through the reactor in rural Ukraine, then part of the Soviet Union, they spewed huge amounts of radioactive material into the atmosphere and caused the worst nuclea ...Show more
Exxon Valdez - How a Massive Oil Spill Triggered an Environmental Catastrophe by Michael Burgan
Category: Children's Non Fiction | Series: Captured Science History Ser.
The biggest oil spill in U.S. history that polluted the pristine waters of Alaska decades ago and killed thousands of birds, mammals, and fish, still haunts the people who are living with its aftermath. On Good Friday 1989, the huge oil tanker, Exxon Valdez, ran aground in Prince William Sound, spilling ...Show more
FIGHTING TO SURVIVE THE POLAR REGIONS: TERRIFYING TRUE STORIES (Fighting to Survive) by Michael Burgan
Category: Education | Series: Fighting to Survive Ser.
What would you do if you were lost somewhere near the North or South poles? Would you survive through the bitter cold, deadly storms, lack of food, and other dangers? Learn the incredible true stories of Ernest Shackleton, Jan Baalsrud, Douglas Mawson, and other daring people who fought to survive in th ...Show more
Finding the Titanic: How Images from the Ocean Depths Fueled Interest in the Doomed Ship by Michael Burgan
Category: Children's Non Fiction | Series: Captured Science History Ser.
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 ship sank thousands of feet before settling on the ocean floor. And that's where it stayed, whereabouts unknown, for the next 73 years until it w ...Show more
First in Flight - How a Photograph Captured the Takeoff of the Wright Brothers' Flyer by Michael Burgan
Category: Children's Non Fiction | Series: Captured History Ser.
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 Kitty Hawk with Wilbur and Orville Wright as the brothers prepare to test their aircraft. They'll also learn about the history of flight and the ...Show more
Frankenstein by Michael Burgan
Category: Graphic Novels
The young scientist, Victor Frankenstein has created something amazing and horrible. Now Victor must stop his monstercreation before it's loneliness turns to violence. The book also includes info on the FactHound website to access more on the subject and on the author Mary Shelley.
Germany (Countries in Our World) by Michael Burgan
Category: Languages and Reference | Series: Countries in Our World
Countries in Our World focuses on the countries that shape and influence our modern world. Each book examines physical features, daily life, industry, media, leisure and much more. Each title in Countries in our World is a mine of useful information ideal for school and project work.
Great Escapes #1: Nazi Prison Camp Escape - True Stories of Bold Breakouts, Daring Disappearances, and Death-Defying Adventures in History by Michael Burgan; James Bernardin (Illustrator)
Category: Children's | Series: Great Escapes Ser.
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 pilot Bill Ash's plane was shot down by Germans, who captur ...Show more
Great Escapes #5: Terror in the Tower of London by W. N. Brown; James Bernardin (Illustrator); Michael Burgan; James Buckley Jr.
Category: Junior Fiction | Series: Great Escapes Ser.
Are you ready for some of the most exciting, death-defying escape stories ever told? The fifth installment in the Great Escapes series has arrived--perfect for fans of the I Survived series London, 1716. Lord William Nithsdale has been found guilty of treason after fighting alongside the other rebels ...Show more
Muhammad Ali - American Champion by Michael Burgan; Brian Bascle (Illustrator); Gerald Lyn Early (Consultant Editor)
Category: Education | Series: Graphic Biographies Ser.
In graphic novel format, tells the life story of dynamic heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali, who gained fame for his boxing skills, political views, and humanitarian efforts.