Michael Burgan

"The coronavirus disease COVID-19 emerged in November 2019. By March 2020, cities all around the world closed schools, offices, restaurants, and other public spaces deemed "non-essential" in an attempt to contain the fast-spreading virus. People struggled to follow government orders, stay indoors, and limit contact with others. But the virus that caused one of the world's deadliest pandemics eventually killed over two million people worldwide. This...

"What are the stories behind the men and women who have wreaked havoc in the name of wealth, power, and prestige? Is there any excuse for the actions of those who have been responsible for the deaths of so many? These sixteen fascinating biographies of the world's most notorious and dangerous people-including Attila the Hun, Vlad the Impaler, Queen Mary I of England, Ivan the Terrible, Hernán Cortés, Pol Pot, and others-provide a glimpse into...

Describes the development of the United States government and discusses the responsibilities of each branch.

Text and illustrations present the Bill of Rights and survey its creation, describing the impetus for it, and the fight for its ratification; providing a glossary, a list of important people and dates, and and selected further resources.

A basic overview of the history, geography, climate, and culture of England.

"Explore how the government of the United States works and how the country's history has shaped the way we are governed."--Provided by publisher.