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5 stars across 81 books

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. He has also written fiction and adapted classic novels. 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 has also worked as an editor at Weekly Reader, the classroom news magazine used in schools across the United States. Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor's degree in history. When not writing for kids, he enjoys writing plays, and his works have been staged across the United States. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie. Historian and award-winning author Don Nardo has written many books for young people about modern history, including studies of the rise of Hitler and Nazism, World War II, international terrorism, and dozens of military topics. In addition, he specializes in ancient history and has published numerous volumes about the histories and cultures of the ancient Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and peoples of Mesopotamia. Nardo, who also composes and arranges orchestral music, lives with his wife, Christine, in Massachusetts. Danielle Smith-Llera's former life as a teacher led her to write books for young people. She has taught literature, writing, history, and visual arts to students ranging from elementary school to college. Danielle studied English and Visual Arts at Harvard University and exhibits her artwork internationally. As the spouse of a diplomat, she and her family have lived in Washington D.C., New Delhi, India and Kingston, Jamaica.

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Daily Life in the Islamic Golden Age

29th January 2015

Daily Life in the Islamic Golden Age

This book explores what life was really like for everyday people in the Islamic Golden Age,including Baghdad around AD90... More

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Daily Life in Ancient Rome

29th January 2015

Daily Life in Ancient Rome

This book explores what life was really like for everyday people in Ancient Rome. Using primary sources and information ... More

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Windsurfing

1st September 2010

Windsurfing

Each World Sport book reveals an ideal location for learning a particular technique essential for mastering the sport, f... More

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Aztec Mythology

7th November 2014

Aztec Mythology

This new title in the Mythology and Culture Worldwide series discusses the origins of Aztec myths and how some of these ... More

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Celtic Mythology

6th October 2014

Celtic Mythology

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Martians

19th October 2007

Martians

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Life and Worship in Ancient Mesopotamia

5th September 2008

Life and Worship in Ancient Mesopotamia

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Germs!

7th September 2009

Germs!

Dirty Bertie - the boy with nose-pickingly disgusting habits - is back for another helping of comic chaos! Join Bertie i... More

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Destined for Space

24th May 2012

Destined for Space

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The Medieval Castle

21st May 2002

The Medieval Castle

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Daily Life in the Islamic Golden Age

by ChildGenius

A short book with a total of 48 pages, this book gives a brief introduction about life in the Islamic Age. It has a timeline and a glossary at the bac...
Daily Life in Ancient Rome

by MunchkinMegan

I've really been enjoying reading this book. It's filled with lots of interesting facts about Ancient Rome and the Roman way of life.

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