Espionage involves obtaining secret information. Spies help agencies uncover this confidential information. During World War II, strategists conducted a wide range of top-secret operations to help in the war effort.
Read the recently published middle grade book on this topic, then learn more at the website:
SPIES, LIES, AND DISGUISE by Jennifer Swanson tells the true stories of daring tricks and deeds that won World War II. From code-talkers to secret missions, each chapter tells the story of a different event or action. The work of middle grade nonfiction balances primary source documents such as historical photographs with black and white drawings. Covert clues, side bars, and other boxes provide detailed information and engage readers. The book concludes with notes, a bibliography, and further information.
The UK’s National Archives Secrets & Spies website contains information about codes and ciphers, spies, and activities for young code breakers. In addition to information about World War II, the website also explores the broader history of espionage through time.
Visit the Secrets & Spies at http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/spies/.
ARC courtesy of Bloomsbury Children’s Books.
