Assassins, Traitors, and Spies (Shockzone Villains) (Shockzone (TM) -- Villains)
by Elaine Landau
"Highlights famous spies from around the world, including stories and legends from the 1700s to modern-day double agents"--Provided by publisher.
In December 1938, a chemist in a German laboratory made a shocking discovery: When placed next to radioactive material, a uranium atom split in two. That simple discovery launched a scientific race that spanned three continents. This is the story of the plotting, the risk taking, deceit, and genius that created the world's most formidable weapon. This is the story of the atomic bomb.
America’s first female detective Kate Warne’s mission? Protect president-elect Abraham Lincoln from Southern rebels bent on assassinating him before his inauguration. Abraham Lincoln faced a dangerous and uncertain future when he left Springfield, Illinois, for his inauguration in Washington, DC. Luckily for him, detective Kate Warne had his back, even if he didn’t know it yet. Hired by the Pinkerton Detective Agency, Kate Warne used her exceptional acting and conversational skills to pose as...
Mary Bowser and the Civil War Spy Ring (Spy on History)
by Enigma Alberti
Your Mission: Find Mary’s secret diary using spycraft stools to uncover hidden codes! It’s a true story of bravery: Mary Bowser was an African American spy for the Union who worked as a maid in the mansion of Confederate Jefferson Davis. From hair-raising close calls when she almost gets caught to how she uses her photographic memory to “steal” top secret documents. Mary’s story reads like a gripping novel.It’s a mystery to solve: There are clues embedded in the story’s text and illustrations, a...
Cherchez et trouvez les diff�rences - un livre stimulant pour les enfants
by Ava Taylor
Follow an ingenious trail of 400 facts about everything from secret recipes and escape artists to hidden treasure and invisibility cloaks. You’ll meet an underwear-stealing cat, find out about sharks that glow, uncover a toilet in disguise and learn about the biggest ever game of hide-and-seek. And the facts aren’t the only secrets in this book, for hidden amongst the illustrations are ten mice just waiting to be found! Lavishly illustrated with witty illustrations that combine artwork and phot...
Spies in the American Revolution for Kids (Spies in History)
by Carla Killough McClafferty
Infiltrate top-secret bases, navigate laser networks and escape in high-speed pursuits as you delve into the world of espionage in this stylish selection of mazes. Each maze is more challenging than the last, from following snowy footprints to decrypting codewords, and all the answers are at the back if you get stuck.
Unbreakable: The Spies Who Cracked the Nazis' Secret Code
by Rebecca E F Barone
During WWII, as the Germans waged war, every Nazi plan, every attack, was sent over radio. But to the Allies listening in, the messages sounded like gibberish. The communications were encoded with a powerful cypher — unless you could unlock the key to Germany's Enigma machine. Featuring historical photos, Unbreakable tells the story of one of the most dangerous war-time code-breaking efforts ever. As Hitler marched his troops across conquered lands and deadly 'wolfpacks' of German U-Boats prowl...
Murdle Jr.: Curious Crimes for Curious Minds (Murdle Jr. Puzzles, #1)
by G T Karber
Alabaster Dangermond and Astrid's Jewel (Dangermond, #2)
by Jason Vanhorn
Recruited by the U.S. Army and Navy from small towns and elite colleges, more than ten thousand women served as codebreakers during World War II. While their brothers and boyfriends took up arms, these women moved to Washington and learned the meticulous work of code-breaking. Their efforts shortened the war, saved countless lives, and gave them access to careers previously denied to them.
Count & Find Everything (Count & Find Activity Book for Kids)
by Kidzo Garden