Books with author Margaret King

The Legacy and Legend of Sacagawea primary source reader builds literacy skills while offering engaging content across social studies subject areas. Primary source documents provide an intimate glimpse into what life was like during the 1800s. This nonfiction reader can be purposefully differentiated for various reading levels and learning styles. It contains text features to increase academic vocabulary and comprehension, from captions and bold print to index and glossary. The "Your Turn!" activity will continue to challenge students as they extend their learning. This text aligns to state standards as well as McREL, WIDA/TESOL, and the NCSS/C3 Framework.

The Lamb Will Slaughter the Lion by Margaret Killjoy pits utopian anarchists against rogue demon deer in this dropkick-in-the-mouth punk fantasy that Alan Moore calls "scary and energetic."Searching for clues about her best friend’s mysterious suicide, Danielle ventures to the squatter, utopian town of Freedom, Iowa, and witnesses a protector spirit ― in the form of a blood-red, three-antlered deer ― begin to turn on its summoners. She and her new friends have to act fast if they’re going to save the town ― or get out alive. “Intelligent and fiercely imagined.” ―Alan Moore “A dark story of the human need for power.” ―Eileen Gunn “Daring anti-fantasy.”― Nick Mamatas“A unique bite of punk culture.” ― Delilah S. Dawson“Important, thought-provoking…thrilling ride.” ―Lewis Shiner“Always vivid.”―Tobias Buckell“As relatable as it is harrowing.” ―Leanna Renee Hieber“Utterly engrossing…it refuses to let you go.” ―Mur Lafferty

The Lamb Will Slaughter the Lion by Margaret Killjoy pits utopian anarchists against rogue demon deer in this dropkick-in-the-mouth punk fantasy that Alan Moore calls "scary and energetic."Searching for clues about her best friend’s mysterious suicide, Danielle ventures to the squatter, utopian town of Freedom, Iowa, and witnesses a protector spirit — in the form of a blood-red, three-antlered deer — begin to turn on its summoners. She and her new friends have to act fast if they’re going to save the town — or get out alive. “Intelligent and fiercely imagined.” —Alan Moore “A dark story of the human need for power.” —Eileen Gunn “Daring anti-fantasy.”— Nick Mamatas“A unique bite of punk culture.” — Delilah S. Dawson“Important, thought-provoking…thrilling ride.” —Lewis Shiner“Always vivid.”—Tobias Buckell“As relatable as it is harrowing.” —Leanna Renee Hieber“Utterly engrossing…it refuses to let you go.” —Mur LaffertyAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

The U.S. Constitution is the highest law in the nation. It lays out rules for electing leaders and making laws, and spells out the rights that each person has. Written in 1787, the U.S. Constitution has been amended many times. With TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction book details the creation and influence of the U.S. Constitution. This high-interest book will engage students in reading as they build their comprehension, vocabulary, and literacy skills. The Readers Guide and culminating activity direct students back to the text as they develop their higher-order thinking skills. Check It Out! provides resources for additional reading and learning. With text features such as a glossary, index, and table of contents, this book aligns with national and state standards and will keep students engaged in reading.

Emily Jaramillo is a rough and tough female heroine of Hispanic descent who often fights with the bullies at school in order to defend her weaker peers. She is called away on a magical adventure by Queen Serena from the Kingdom Under the World to save two gnome babies. In this adventure she struggles through caverns hung with stalactites and ominous stalagmites to swim across an underground lake where shark-like fish and man eating plants linger. Her journey with her young companions brings her to Obsidian City, in the Kingdom of Darkness. Obsidian City is black and dimly lit and is the towering home of the Hawkbats and Raptormen. The evil King of Darkness plans to kill the children who have come to rescue the babies they have stolen. Their struggle to escape The Kingdom of Darkness once they have found the babies, is frightening. Through their adventure they learn to rely on each other and what true courage, trust and leadership are. The time is right for an adventurous journey of a female heroine as once captivated the world in the wonderful classic, The Wizard of Oz. Read the sequel, Emily Jaramillo and the Lost Diamond of the Sun.

'Shadow Man is a harrowing and horrific game of consequences.' Val McDermid A gripping Scottish crime thriller from the winner of the Good Housekeeping Novel Writing competition 2016.Two sistersJust before her wedding day, Morven Murray, queen of daytime TV, is found murdered. All eyes are on her sister Anna, who was heard arguing with her hours before she was killed.Two murdersOn the other side of Inverness, police informant Kevin Ramsay is killed in a gangland-style execution. But what exactly did he know?One killer?As ex-Met Detective Inspector Lukas Mahler digs deeper into both cases, he discovers that Morven's life was closer to the Inverness underworld than anyone imagined. Caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse, is Lukas hunting one killer, or two?'A new star of tartan noir is born. Kirk has written a brilliantly tense, atmospheric debut. I can't wait to read more in this highland crime series.' Cass Green, Number 1 ebook bestselling author of THE WOMAN NEXT DOOR.

Fighting for First Amendment rights is as popular a pastime as ever, but just because you can get on your soapbox doesn't mean anyone will be there to listen. Town squares have emptied out as shoppers decamp for the megamalls; gated communities keep pesky signature gathering activists away; even most internet chatrooms are run by the major media companies. Brave New Neighborhood sconsiders what can be done to protect and revitalize our public spaces.

'Shadow Man is a harrowing and horrific game of consequences.' Val McDermid A gripping Scottish crime thriller from the winner of the Good Housekeeping Novel Writing competition 2016.Two sistersJust before her wedding day, Morven Murray, queen of daytime TV, is found murdered. All eyes are on her sister Anna, who was heard arguing with her hours before she was killed.Two murdersOn the other side of Inverness, police informant Kevin Ramsay is killed in a gangland-style execution. But what exactly did he know?One killer?As ex-Met Detective Inspector Lukas Mahler digs deeper into both cases, he discovers that Morven's life was closer to the Inverness underworld than anyone imagined. Caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse, is Lukas hunting one killer, or two?'A new star of tartan noir is born. Kirk has written a brilliantly tense, atmospheric debut. I can't wait to read more in this highland crime series.' Cass Green, Number 1 ebook bestselling author of THE WOMAN NEXT DOOR.

Twins Kathy and Maggie are back at it again. In their world, everything comes down to "how to deal with an aggravating older brother!" He's up to some new tricks, and this time he's setting the twins up for Halloween Night! Billy always thinks he has the upper hand, but it's two against one, and when Kathy is in the mix, it can't be even-steven! No way! She takes double-dog dares and beats Billy at his own games. With Maggie by her side, Kathy is unstoppable and, in the end, the mischievous twins come out on top. Always remember, REVENGE IS OH, SO SWEET! The adventure begins in the now-familiar haunted house on the hill, across the creek from their homestead. But what the twins realize all too quickly is the dilapidated house is more 'haunted' than they thought. A run-in with a werewolf leads them to a dungeon. Will they ever escape? Then, Halloween night, all sorts of scary 'tricks' are in their future, thanks to Billy's scheming. The cemetery on Halloween night is a scary place. Kathy and Maggie are kidnapped, tormented and, worst of all, could have had all of their treats stolen! But Kathy is determined to strike back, so find out what 'tricks' are in store for the annoying boys.

Identical twins, Kathy and Maggie, yearned to camp out in their backyard with their older brother, Billy, one long, hot summer night. Only thing is, it’s Billy’s tenth birthday and the campout is part of his birthday wish. Kathy grouses until she gets her wish granted—and, as the saying goes, you better watch what you wish for! Let the adventures begin!The twins invite a guest over for the campout and outnumber the boys 3-2. Hoping the odds are in their favor, the girls team up against the boys. The boys have other ideas and have planned a night full of misadventures to try out on the girls. A scavenger hunt involving rabbit poop and live roaches is just the beginning. It’s the haunted house across the creek and the ghost story that creep the girls out. But Kathy has plans to fight back and revenge is oh, so sweet!Home is where the heart is rings true for Margaret and Katherine King — in Oxford, Mississippi. Their first three books are nonfiction stories from their childhood—rascals being rascals because, as identical twins, they could get away with everything, and did! Booklovers ages 6 to 106 can enjoy the twins’ antics as readers laugh through the crazy tales in Y’all Twins?, Which is Which? and Our Josephine. Follow the twins, Kathy and Maggie, in a Halloween misadventure in Boo!, to be released in August, 2015. And five-year-old identical twins, Kit and Kat, go Kicking and Screaming to get their immunizations, a requirement before going to kindergarten. “Who made up that crazy ol’ rule?” Kit wanted to know. And so it goes! Kicking and Screaming will be released in June, 2015. More zany tales to come for Kit and Kat and Maggie and Kathy.