Spies, Code Breakers, and Secret Agents is an excellent history book for younger kids from 8 years to 12 years of age. Carol Roman has done a great job explaining about the fascinating world of spydom during WWII as she writes about spy missions and gear, secret armies, and super spies. Even as an adult I enjoyed reading through the book. I especially liked reading the 'spy-ographies' of a number of people who are known for other occupations but served as spies in the war. Included in that section are Julia Child, Ian Fleming, and Roald Dahl. A glossary is included at the end of the book, as well as a list of resources and a rather extensive bibliography for readers to further explore the intriguing world of spies. I have a couple of grandsons who will love reading this book. I received a complimentary copy of the book and was not required to write a review. The opinions are my own. ( )

What a fun book for young readers and historians!

I imagined my brother and I having a book like this when we were young. We would've treasured it! There was something about secret codes, intellegence agencies, and clandestine missions that intrigued us as kids. Mission Impossible was a television series we loved to watch and study. We even acted out our own episodes using our reel-to-reel tape-recorder that would "self-destruct in 10...9...8..."

Spies, Code Breakers, and Secret Agents centers on what went on behind the scenes of WWII. The chapters are presented in a fun way, with interesting diagrams, maps, photos that appear as if they're paper clipped or stapled to the page, and even messages with blacked out words as if it's been censored.

There are so many interesting facts and explanations packed in this book. It's designed for kids...but aren't we all still kids at heart? Loved it.

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Growing up in the 60's, I was endlessly fascinated by secret agents, spies, and espionage-oriented gadgets and gizmos. A little later on in life, I became deeply drawn to the WWII ERA. "Spies, Code Breakers, and Secret Agents: A World War II Book for Kids", from author Carole P. Roman, combines so many of these elements in one involving, fact-filled volume. Chapters include: "Spies All Around"; "Spy Missions"; "Spy Gear"; "Secret Armies"; "Super Spies"; "Code Breakers"; and "Spies Today". You'll also find a glossary to help understand terminology, a guide to spy gear, and biographies of actual undercover agents who worked for the Allies Forces. The history of events that led up to the onset of war and how the timeline unfolded gives a better understanding of what occurred. War is a complex issue--no one ever really wins--and lives will never be the same. We cannot change the past, but learning from the past--especially for the young--may give us insights on how to create a better future.

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