The SIS and other British spies Michael E. Goodman.
Title:
The SIS and other British spies Michael E. Goodman.
ISBN:
9781566601559
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Publication Information:
Mankato, Minn. : Creative Education, c2013.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (48 p.) : ill. (some col.) ; 27 cm.
General Note:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Contents:
Introduction -- A culture of secrecy -- Working for the firm -- Tactical matters -- Super--and surprising--spies -- Spy tales -- Evolution of espionage -- Queen Elizabeth's spymaster -- Bond, Sidney Bond? -- Breaking the code -- Taking risks -- Double agents -- War at the bottom of the world -- Legoland -- Plot against Saddam.
Summary:
Explores the history of espionage in Great Britain, including information on the 1909-founded SIS and other British espionage agencies. Discusses their typical training and tools, as well as the escapades of famous spies. Includes photographs, sidebars, and endnotes.
Program Information:
Accelerated Reader AR-ATOS MG 9.0 1.0 156971.
Reading Counts RC 11.9 5.0 60170.
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Electronic Access:
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Interest grade level:
6-8.
Audience:
NC 1270 Lexile.
Reading level:
9.
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