Best Selling Books by Rebecca Langston-George

Inform and engage young writers with this contemporary, creative breakdown of four creative-writing genres poetry, nonfiction, drama, and short stories. Clear, concise text introduces and defines key skills while aligning closely to Common Core State Standards. Fun and inspiring writing prompts launch new skills into practice, while author bios and mentor texts provide creative blueprints for budding writers.

"Describes the fashion trends of the 1920s and 1930s, including step-by-step instructions on how to get the looks today"--

Today everyone knows the name of John Wilkes Booth, the notorious zealot who assassinated Abraham Lincoln. But in his lifetime, the killer was an actor who was well-known among fans of the theater, well-known but less famous and less admired than his brother Edwin. In the 1860s, Edwin Booth ranked among the greatest and most-respected stars of the stage. He lived in New York and sympathized with the Union cause, while his younger brother stomped the streets of Washington, D.C., and raged as the Civil War turned in favor of the North. John fantasized about kidnapping the president, but after the defeat of the Confederacy, he sought deadly vengeance. The night Lincoln attended a performance at Ford''s Theatre, Edwin was far away, knowing nothing of the plot unfolding in the nation''s capital.

Themes: Mystery, Fiction, Teen, Young Adult, Hi-Lo Books. Wes and Meg love nothing more than following leads and reporting for their school newspaper. When they stumble upon a mysterious 20-year-old theft, these teens are on the case. Can they uncover the clues before the thief gets too close? Help readers explore a variety of topics with this captivating collection of fiction books. These stories will expose striving teen readers to a wide range of genres, including sports, thrillers, dystopian, science fiction, suspense, supernatural, horror, historical fiction, and more. Books are written specifically with a shorter length and accessible level to ensure reading success.

"Introduces and defines essential elements of writing short stories accompanied by compelling writing prompts for practicing new skills. Real-life author bios and excerpts enhance skills and understanding"--

"Uses primary sources to tell the story of the Dust Bowl"--

"Discusses the main concerns of the womens'' movement in the 1960s, and how those have evolved since; what''s changed for the better, what might be worse, and where ... we go from here"--Amazon.com.

Explore the dangerous, daring world of real-life spies! From World War I to the Cold War and beyond, experience the most notorious, ingenious spies of the 20th century through present day. With vivid, full-color photographs, detailed maps, and thoroughly researched time lines, get to know the unknowables, including cyber spies, secret agents, deep-cover spies, and no-good double-crossers. From prolific history writer Allison Lassieur and Rebecca Langston-George, Spies! is the espionage book you''ve been hunting for!

Presents the biography of Cesar Chavez, founder of the United Farm Workers, focusing on his advocacy for Hispanics and farm workers and his nonviolent fight for justice through strikes and demonstrations.

Do you know who the first woman in space was? Did you know a dog went into space before a person ever did? Find out about the explorers who dared to go beyond our planet.

An action-packed graphic novel about Virginia Hall, known as one of the most courageous spies of World War II. In the early 1940s, during World War II, Germany''s Nazi regime expanded into neighboring European countries, committing horrific crimes against Jewish people and other groups. Enter: Virginia Hall. Born on a small Maryland farm, this brilliant woman''s worldly ambitions led her to a clerical position at the U.S. embassy in Warsaw, Poland. While there, a hunting accident caused Hall to lose her leg. After being fitted with a wooden prosthetic leg, she persevered in her work. Hall soon became a spy for Allied forces, serving behind enemy lines in France. With cleverness and courage, Hall, who the Nazis nicknamed the "Limping Lady," eventually became one of the Allies'' greatest assets and one the German Gestapo''s most feared spies. In this action-packed, full-color graphic novel, learn more about this daring woman who took risks, defied expectations, and confronted the enemies of World War II. Other Women Warriors of World War II: Angels of Bataan and Corregidor: The Heroic Nurses of World War II The Courageous Six Triple Eight: The All-Black Female Battalion of World War II Daring Women of D-Day: Bold Spies of World War II Elizebeth Friedman: Expert Codebreaker of World War II Jane Kendeigh: Brave Nurse of World War II Nancy Wake: Fearless Spy of World War II Sophie Scholl: Daring Activist of World War II

"Describes the fashion trends of the 1920s through the 1990s, including step-by-step instructions on how to get the looks today"--

She grew up in a world where women were supposed to be quiet. But Malala Yousafzai refused to be silent. She defied the Taliban''s rules, spoke out for education for every girl, and was almost killed for her beliefs. Discover Malala''s story through this powerful narrative telling, and come to see how one brave girl named Malala changed the world. Fully translated Spanish text. Ella creció en un lugar donde las mujeres debían permanecer calladas. Pero Malala Yousafzai se negó a hacerlo. Desafió las normas del Talibán, exigió que todas las niñas pudieran estudiar y casi pierde la vida por luchar por sus creencias. Conoce la historia de Malala a través de este impresionante relato y descubre cómo esta valiente niña consiguió cambiar el mundo.

Ever sit in class wondering, When am I ever going to use this stuff? If so, it''s time to take a crash course in middle school curriculum topics and discover how they can be used to solve everyday dilemmas. Multiply decimals to figure out how much you''ll save at the mall. Use English to solve BFF dramas. Learn how to bake a cake using chemistry. See how social studies can help you research your family tree. Real life examples, relevant exercises, maps, graphs, and charts provide strong curriculum ties and demonstrate how language arts, math, social studies, and science can be used every day.

Take the love of writing to the next level with these contemporary guides. Stellar skill-builders, killer tips, and dynamic writing prompts coax out every inner author. Sample texts and pro bios inform and inspire budding writers. Go beyond self-expression and create compelling creative writing with Writers'' Notebooks.

Reggie dreams of a rollicking, frolicking, frisky dog of his very own, even though the apartment manager doesn''t allow pets. With a little ingenuity and determination, this creative kid manages to think outside the box, adopt a paws-itively perfect pet, and keep himself out of the doghouse by not breaking the rules.

"Simplifies junior high English in engaging and conversational language and offers examples and activities to show readers how the topics tie in to real life"--

In the early 1940s, during World War II, Germany''s Nazi regime expanded into neighbouring European countries, committing horrific crimes against Jewish people and other groups. Enter: Virginia Hall. Born on a small Maryland farm, this brilliant woman''s worldly ambitions led her to a clerical position at the U.S. embassy in Warsaw, Poland. While there, a hunting accident caused Hall to lose her leg. After being fitted with a wooden prosthetic leg, she persevered in her work. Hall soon became a spy for Allied forces, serving behind enemy lines in France. With cleverness and courage, Hall, who the Nazis nicknamed the Limping Lady, eventually became one of the Allies greatest assets and one the German Gestapos most feared spies.

Encourages readers to use their imaginations as the author reimagines her world.