Burgan, Michael

Tells the story of Fort McHenry, the place from which American troops successfully defended Baltimore from the British in 1814 in a battle that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the "Star-Spangled Banner.".

Discusses the lives of the African Americans of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.

A history of the Titanic and a recounting of one of the worst maritime disasters in history.

Presents an account of the first naval battle between metal ships which took place during the U.S. Civil War at Hampton Roads, Virginia in 1862, between the "Monitor" and the "Virginia".

Describes the creation of the United States Constitution and discusses amendments.

Tells the story of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake written in graphic novel format.

Explores the history of American capitalism from colonial times to the present.

Describes the rise of industry in Europe, covering why businesses began using coal and oil in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, the effect of railroads on the Industrial Revolution, and how these events led to the world economy of the present day.

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

Explains the development of the ancient Aztec empire, with maps showing where the civilization was and how it expanded over time, short biographies of key historical figures, and a timeline of important events.