Deep-Cover Spies and Double-Crossers of the Cold War

Easy-to-read, but packed full of information, these thrilling books offer a deep dive into the world of spies and intrigue. Common Core questions engage students' critical thinking skills and fact boxes, side bars, timelines, and maps allow for a deeper understanding of the subject matter. A Glossary, Read More, and Facthound section, as well as a bibliography section, can engage students in deeper ways on their own or with the guidance of their teacher.

Thrilling, in-depth looks at the biographies of the most daring and intriguing spies through the 20th century and beyond. Using full-color photos of real documents and tools, adding maps, timelines, and little-known facts, these books are packed with information in an accessible and exciting format for even picky readers.

Intermediate readers will have the chance to immerse themselves in the dangerous and daring lives of real-life spies. Using vivid images supplemented with maps and timelines, readers will get to live the experience of some of the most notorious and ingenious spies in four different eras. Traveling through the 20th century and beyond, readers will be riveted to the lively text and suspenseful situations, while learning about the different ways spies have navigated through the world.

Rebecca Langston-George is a middle school language arts teacher who also trains teachers in writing instruction.  Her articles, poetry and puzzles have appeared in many children’s magazines. When she’s not at the keyboard Rebecca volunteers for the local chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI).  She is also a past president of the Kern Reading Association.  The granddaughter of a fabulous flapper, Rebecca lives in Bakersfield, California.