Kids know that the U.S. government has an executive branch, but do they know anything about the agencies of which it is composed? If they read this series, they'll uncover the secrets of the U.S. government at work. What's an agency, how are the agencies created, what do they each do, and how important is each president's agenda. Learn about the past, present, and future of the government agencies that affect the lives of its citizens.

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.