Pub Date: August 1, 2016
Dewey: B
LCCN: 2015044161
Lexile Code: 0940
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Maps
Target Age Group: 08 to 14
Physical Info: 0.30" H x 9.00" L x 6.30" W ( 0.40 lbs) 48 pages
BISAC Categories:
Juvenile Nonfiction | History | Exploration and Discovery | Native American
Series: Discovering the New World
Description: For some early explorers, the trip to the New World wasn't their first adventure. Readers will be fascinated by these daring men and what drove them to discover new lands. Each has an amazing and unique story.
Brief description: 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. 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 graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor's degree in history. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie.