Spies: The Undercover World of Secrets, Gadgets and Lies - Softcover

The real world of espionage and double agents... a slick colorful book... intriguing information, along with wonderful photos.-- (10/01/2004)

An in-depth look into the origins of espionage... covert ops, double-crosses and international networks that span from the Revolutionary War to September 11.-- (09/06/2004)

Fascinating... Numerous photographs make the book eye catching, and the writing makes it a fast but engrossing read... an excellent first resource.-- (02/01/2005)

A fascinating look at the real world of a spy... photographs, many of which are historic, contribute greatly... very student friendly and appealing.-- (04/01/2005)

An exciting book to read... young readers with vivid imaginations, and older readers too, should enjoy it... profusely illustrated... Highly recommended.-- (04/01/2005)

If students want to be secret agents, this is the book for them... Twenty-four actual case files are included, both the successes and failures, so the reader learns first hand what really happens... Recommended.-- (02/01/2005)

Will fascinate readers... the many photographs, complete with detailed captions, provide much information. Also most interesting are the case studies that follow each chapter.-- (05/01/2005)

Offers a behind-the-scenes look at the world of international espionage through a review of famous spies, espionage cases, spying techniques, and more, enhanced with informative sidebars and case studies. Simultaneous.