Deadly Hearts
History's Most Dangerous People
A visually dynamic companion to the biographical collection Dark Hearts, this collection of biographies details the cruel and often horrifying lives of history's most notorious - and deadly - people.
Over centuries and around the world, there is a long history of ruthless people who have wreaked havoc to get what they want. Whether empire-building or simply displaying a cruel streak, is there any excuse for the actions of people who have been responsible for the deaths of so many? Find out in these sixteen biographies of men and women throughout history who have left there deadly mark on history. From Attila the Hun and Vlad the Impaler to Adolf Hitler, readers will learn the wicked origins of the world's most…
MICHAEL BURGAN is an award-winning children’s author with more than 25 years in the industry. His past books include Shadow Catcher, a Woodson Honor Book; Tank Man; Who Was Henry Ford?; and Who Was Theodore Roosevelt? He has also been a frequent author for National Geographic Kids. His works include Weird But True! Know-It-All Rocks and Minerals, Weird But True! Know-It-All Middle Ages, and Weird But True! Know-It-All U.S. Government.
Weird But True! Know-It-All: Weather & Natural Disasters
Michael Burgan
Weird But True! Know-It-All: U.S. Government
Michael Burgan
Weird But True! Know-It-All Middle Ages
Michael Burgan
Who Was John McCain?
Michael Burgan; Illustrated by John Hinderliter
Deadly Hearts
Michael Burgan; Illustrated by Karl James Mountford
Weird But True! Know-It-All Rocks & Minerals
Michael Burgan
What Is the Coronavirus Disease COVID-19?
Michael Burgan; illustrated by Manuel Gutierrez
Who Was Confucius?
Michael Burgan; Illustrated by Robert Squier
What Is the Story of Dracula?
Michael Burgan; Illustrated by David Malan
What Is the Story of Batman?
Michael Burgan; Illustrated by Jake Murray
Who Was H. J. Heinz?
Michael Burgan; Illustrated by Stephen Marchesi
Who Is Richard Branson?
Michael Burgan; Illustrated by Ted Hammond
Who Was Henry Ford?
Michael Burgan; Illustrated by Ted Hammond
Who Was Theodore Roosevelt?
Michael Burgan; Illustrated by Jerry HoareKARL JAMES MOUNTFORD is a German-born illustrator and artist living in England. He is the illustrator of the picture book Last Stop on the Reindeer Express. See more of his work online at karljamesmountford.com and follow him on Instagram at @karljmountford.
Deadly Hearts
Michael Burgan; Illustrated by Karl James Mountford
Dark Hearts
Jim Gigliotti; Illustrated by Karl James Mountford; Foreword by Danielle Vega