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 * **Title: __Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Code Talkers of World War II__**
 * Author:** Bruchac, Joseph
 * Library Call Number**: FIC BRU
 * Review:**

School Library Journal (May 1, 2005)
Gr 5 Up-In the measured tones of a Native American storyteller, Bruchac assumes the persona of a Navajo grandfather telling his grandchildren about his World War II experiences. Protagonist Ned Begay starts with his early schooling at an Anglo boarding school, where the Navajo language is forbidden, and continues through his Marine career as a "code talker," explaining his long silence until "de-classified" in 1969. Begay's lifelong journey honors the Navajos and other Native Americans in the military, and fosters respect for their culture. Bruchac's gentle prose presents a clear historical picture of young men in wartime, island hopping across the Pacific, waging war in the hells of Guadalcanal, Bougainville, and Iwo Jima. Nonsensational and accurate, Bruchac's tale is quietly inspiring, even for those who have seen Windtalkers, or who have read such nonfiction works as Nathan Aaseng's Navajo Code Talkers (Walker, 1992), Kenji Kawano's Warriors: Navajo Code Talkers (Northland, 1990), or Deanne Durrett's Unsung Heroes of World War II: The Story of the Navajo Code Talkers (Facts On File, 1998). For those who've read none of the above, this is an eye-opener.-Patricia Manning, formerly at Eastchester Public Library, NY Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information. || ||
 * **Title: __Chains__**
 * Author:** Laurie Halse Anderson
 * Library Call Number:** FIC AND
 * Review:**

School Library Journal (October 1, 2008)
Gr 6-10-Set in New York City at the beginning of the American Revolution, Chains addresses the price of freedom both for a nation and for individuals. Isabel tells the story of her life as a slave. She was sold with her five-year-old sister to a cruel Loyalist family even though the girls were to be free upon the death of their former owner. She has hopes of finding a way to freedom and becomes a spy for the rebels, but soon realizes that it is difficult to trust anyone. She chooses to find someone to help her no matter which side he or she is on. With short chapters, each beginning with a historical quote, this fast-paced novel reveals the heartache and struggles of a country and slave fighting for freedom. The characters are well developed, and the situations are realistic. An author's note gives insight into issues surrounding the Revolutionary War and the fight for the nation's freedom even though 20 percent of its people were in chains. Well researched and affecting in its presentation, the story offers readers a fresh look at the conflict and struggle of a developing nation.-Denise Moore, O'Gorman Junior High School, Sioux Falls, SD Copyright 2008 Reed Business Information. || ||
 * **Title: __World War II Spies__**
 * Author:** Tim O'Shei
 * Library Call Number:** 940.54 OSH
 * Summary:** Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index. Discusses the history of spying during World War II and describes methods of gathering intelligence. || .[[image:http://www.titlewave.com/coverimage?img=cover&size=thumb&FLR=02199V1 caption="cover_image" link="@http://www.titlewave.com/cover?FLR=02199V1&SID=bde661a341cc95aa1b052c2027a02510&type=cover"]] ||
 * **Title: __Civil War Spies__**
 * Author**: Tim O'Shei
 * Library Call Number:** 973.7 OSH
 * Summary**: Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index. An exploration of the history of spying during the Civil War that provides information on significant individuals and intelligence gathering techniques; and includes fact boxes, photographs, a glossary, and suggestions for further reading. || [[image:civil_war_spies.jpg]] ||
 * **Title: __Killer Lipstick : and Other Spy Gadgets__**
 * Author:** Don Rauf
 * Library Call Number:** 327.12 RAU
 * Summary:** Includes bibliographical references (p. 58) and index. Explores the work of spies and describes a variety of spy gadgets and includes related true stories as well as information on a career as a secret agent, resources, and a glossary. || [[image:http://www.titlewave.com/coverimage?img=cover&size=thumb&FLR=04451S9 caption="cover_image" link="@http://www.titlewave.com/cover?FLR=04451S9&SID=bde661a341cc95aa1b052c2027a02510&type=cover"]] ||
 * **Title: __Native American Code Talker in World War II__**
 * Author:** Oscar Gilbert
 * Library Call Number**: 940.54 GIL
 * Summary**: Includes bibliographical references (p. 63) and index. A brief history of the Native American code talkers of World Wars I and II, their equipment, and their contribution to U.S. victories in the Pacific. || [[image:code_talker_non_fic.jpg]] ||
 * **Title: __Espionage & Disinformation__**
 * Author:** Clive Gifford
 * Library Call Number**: 327.12 GIF
 * Summary**: Presents an introduction to espionage and disinformation, explaining what these terms mean and describing organizations, individuals, history, and techniques related to these practices. || [[image:espinage_and_disinf.jpg]] ||
 * **Title: __Harriet Tubman, Secret Agent : How Daring Slaves and Free Blacks Spied for the Union During the Civil War__**
 * Author:** Thomas B. Allen
 * Library Call Number**: 306.3 ALL
 * Reveiw:**

School Library Journal (February 1, 2007)
Gr 5-8-This small book contains a lot of fascinating information on the network of slaves and free blacks who advanced the Union cause during the Civil War. The narrative is framed by the story of Harriet Tubman, the ex-slave and conductor of the Underground Railroad, whose work to help others escape is well known; less is known about her role as a spy. Tubman assisted Northern troops by tapping into a group of ex-slaves working in the South and passing information on to the Union forces. According to Allen, she led a raid along the Combahee River and may have led other expeditions as well. Readers also meet other people who participated in the espionage, including Elizabeth Van Lew, who devised a numerical code to transmit information that she picked up at society gatherings. Using this code, which is described in an appendix, the author includes several messages in the book. The type font and black-and-white reproductions and maps greatly enhance the presentation; in addition to illustrations from traditional sources, such as the Library of Congress, there are quality originals. A great addition to any collection.-Elizabeth M. Reardon, McCallie School, Chattanooga, TN Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information. || ||
 * **Title: __Lincoln's Flying Spies : Thaddeus Lowe and the Civil War Balloon Corps__**
 * Author:** Gail Jarrow
 * Library Call Number**: 973.7 JAR
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School Library Journal (November 1, 2010)
Gr 5 Up-Born in 1832, Thaddeus Lowe grew up interested in science and mechanics and wanted to build a flying machine. Studying the works of aeronaut John Wise, he set up his own factory in 1856 and planned to travel across the Atlantic in a balloon. This trip never came to fruition, but Lowe received a great deal of publicity, as well as more knowledge about flying. By the outbreak of the Civil War, he knew that he could serve the Union cause by using his balloons to spy on the Confederate forces. President Lincoln, who had a keen interest in new technology, met with Lowe and encouraged the army to utilize his services. By September 1861, Lowe and his Balloon Corps were spying on Confederates in Virginia; in 1862 they traveled with General McClellan and participated in the Peninsular Campaign; and in 1863 the Balloon Corps made observations around Fredericksburg. In later years, Lowe worked as an inventor and built an electric railway in California. This volume presents Civil War history and highlights this extraordinary man. Photographs, drawings, reproductions, and sidebars appear on almost every page.-Patricia Ann Owens, Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc || ||
 * **Title: The Master Spy Handbook**
 * Author:** Rain Newcomb
 * Library Call Number:** 327.12 NEW
 * Summary**: Includes index. Readers learn the tricks of the spy trade as they follow Agent O, a full-time student and part-time hero, as he tries to keep Felicia, a criminal mastermind, from taking over the world. || [[image:master_spy_handbook.jpg]] ||
 * **Title: __Mysterious Messages : A History of Codes and Ciphers__**
 * Author**: Gary L. Blackwood
 * Library Call Number**: 652 BLA
 * Review:**

School Library Journal (December 1, 2009)
Gr 5-8-Many books present readers with codes to crack and puzzles to solve, but this excellent narrative history of cryptography explains who developed the different systems of encryption and why-and who managed to crack the codes. Blackwood offers an accessible and often funny lesson in alternative history that features many names that readers will know (Julius Caesar, Queen Elizabeth I, and Thomas Jefferson, to name a few), as well as those who worked behind the scenes to create what they hoped were unbreakable ciphers. Wherever matters of national security were at stake, cryptography played a major role, and perhaps the most interesting lesson is that many landmark events would have turned out differently had it not been for cryptographers working on both sides to create and break the other side's secret messages. Blackwood provides challenging examples of each type of cipher for readers to try. The book's clever and appealing format, designed to look like a secret notebook of torn pages, photographs, and sketches taped to the pages, complements the subject perfectly. This is an excellent accompaniment to fiction series like Nancy Springer's "Enola Holmes" books (Philomel), which make use of many of the codes and ciphers Blackwood mentions.-Rebecca Donnelly, Loma Colorado Public Library, Rio Rancho, NM Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information. || || Author: Jim Wiese Library Call Number: 363.2 WIE Summary: Includes index. Describes the skills, equipment, and techniques that spies use. Includes activities and experiments || || Author: Tina Holdcroft Library Call Number: 681 HOL || ||
 * **Title: __Nathan Hale: Revolutionary Spy__**
 * Author**: Nathan Olson
 * Library Call Number** GN 973.3 OLS
 * Summary:** Includes bibliographical references (p. 30-31) and index. Presents a short biography of American patriot Nathan Hale written in graphic novel format, and focuses on his life as a soldier, leader, war hero, and American spy. || [[image:nathan_hale.jpg]] ||
 * **Title: __Spy science : 40 Secret-sleuthing, Code-cracking, Spy-catching Activities for Kids__**
 * **Title: __Spy science : 40 Secret-sleuthing, Code-cracking, Spy-catching Activities for Kids__**
 * Title: Spy, Spy Again True Tales of Failed Espionage
 * **Title: Spy Technology**
 * Autho**r: Ron Fridell
 * Library Call Number:** 623 FRI
 * Reveiw:**

School Library Journal (April 1, 2007)
Gr 4-7-Fridell delivers a compelling history of forensic science, from its beginnings in 1910 through the present. Examples of investigations abound and are brought to life by photos. Most riveting are the descriptions of professionals involved in a murder case, including a medical examiner who dissects corpses and a forensic entomologist who examines dead flesh. Details from these chapters in particular will make effective booktalks, and the catalog and photo of a CSI crime kit will have children assembling their own from household items. This title has more visual appeal and is for a slightly younger audience than Charlotte Foltz Jones's Fingerprints and Talking Bones (Delacorte, 1997). Give David Owen's Police Lab (Firefly, 2002) to those who ask for more. Readers of Technology will be delighted to learn that such ingenious gadgets as pistols in lipstick cases are not just the stuff of James Bond, but have been used by organizations like the CIA and the KGB. (Differences between these and other intelligence agencies are outlined.) This attractive book is an excellent introduction to the motivations of governments to look into the military and political secrets of enemy groups, as well as those within their own countries. Fridell spends a lot of time on the Cold War, "the golden age of spying," but also discusses today's spy satellites that pick up billions of telephone calls and e-mail messages each day for analysis by the NSA, and the Patriot Act. The concentration on tools sets the book apart from Philip Abraham's The CIA (Children's Press, 2003) or Claudia B. Manley's Secret Agents (Rosen Central, 2001).-Denise Ryan, Middlesex Middle School, Darien, CT Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information. || ||
 * **Title: __Spy Satellites__**
 * Author**: Paul Kuppeerberg
 * Library Call Number**: 327.12 KUP
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School Library Journal (January 1, 2004)
Gr 4-8-These titles tell the fascinating history, development, and applications of three different types of satellites. Clear and topical photographs enliven the presentations. While packed with information, the texts are easy to read. Each one begins with an introduction that, while including material that has been covered in other books in the series, gives background information without simply restating the facts in the same way. In each book, a concluding chapter sums up the past and peeks into the future of the technology. Names and addresses of government agencies and private companies developing satellites and their Web sites are provided for students interested in doing additional research. These books will serve both for reports and for interesting nonfiction reading. They will also appeal to science-fiction aficionados since so much of the development of these satellites began in the minds of writers such as Arthur C. Clarke.-Linda Wadleigh, Oconee County Middle School, Watkinsville, GA Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information. || ||
 * **Title: __Spy Basics__**
 * Author:** Tim O'Shei
 * Library Call Number**: 327.12 OSH
 * Summary**: Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index. A brief summary of the methods, skills, and equipment used in the area of espionage. || [[image:http://www.titlewave.com/coverimage?img=cover&size=thumb&FLR=19767V6 caption="cover_image" link="@http://www.titlewave.com/cover?FLR=19767V6&SID=bde661a341cc95aa1b052c2027a02510&type=cover"]] ||
 * **Title: __The Real Spy's Guide to Becoming a Spy__**
 * Author**: Peter Earnest
 * Library Call Number**: 327.12 EAR
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School Library Journal (October 1, 2009)
Gr 4-8-In this manual for would-be secret agents, Earnest gives an overview of a spy's life, jargon needed for the position, tips and tactics for honing surveillance skills, and some true life stories. Activities help readers practice writing code and "learn to describe someone in ten seconds." Occasional pen-and-ink illustrations, numerous sidebars, and bulleted items enliven the presentation. Overall, the book is a fun read and most enticing to readers with an interest in intelligence gathering. Although it's not a comprehensive resource, it is one to add to collections that offer multiple perspectives on a subject.-Richard J. Snyder, Inglewood Junior High School, Sammamish, WA Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information. || || Bibliography: All books summaries were copied from [|www.titlewave.com].
 * **Title: __The Cold War Pigeon Patrols : and Other Animal Spies__**
 * Author:** Danielle Denega
 * Library Call Number:** 327.12 DEN
 * Summary**: Includes bibliographical references (p. 57-58) and index. Presents accounts of how animals have been used in the military, on the police force, and in the CIA, including discussion of the use of homing pigeons during the Franco-Prussian War. || [[image:http://www.titlewave.com/covers/0/72/07216S2/07216S2-7-1.jpg caption="cover_image" link="@http://www.titlewave.com/cover?FLR=07216S2&SID=bde661a341cc95aa1b052c2027a02510&type=cover"]] ||

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