Civil War Spy Stories
From the Set True Spy Stories
Gives readers a thrilling, behind-the-scenes look into how Civil War spies gathered information for the Union and Confederacy. Learn about the tools that daring spies used during this conflict, and how spies such as Harriet Tubman and Rose Greenhow risked their lives for the causes they believed in. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, and an index.
- Fast Facts
- Helping People to Freedom
- Passing Secret Letters
- Pinpricked Messages
- The Confederate White House
- Spying on a Spy
- Rebel Rose
- Think About It
- Glossary
- To Learn More
- Selected Bibliography
- Index
- About the Author
| Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 6 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 4 |
| Dewey | 973.7 |
| Lexile | 780L |
| ATOS Reading Level | 5.0 |
| Guided Reading Level | W |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | The Child's World, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Format | Reinforced book, Hosted ebook |
| ISBN | 9781503844803, 9781503848450 |
| Copyright | 2021, 2021 |
| Number of Pages | 32, 32 |
| Dimensions | 6.5 x 9, 6.5 x 9 |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs, Historical photographs |
A noteworthy review of True Spy Stories from School Library Journal on April 1, 2021
Each title starts off with a ‘Fast Facts’ section, giving brief background information on the particular era. It also includes spies and their tools. The writing is serious. Mini biographies of spies and their actions are included. Anna Smith Strong, a spy during the Revolutionary War, cleverly used a clothesline to communicate with fellow spies, for example. These biographies give a personal touch to the stories. Illustrations include period photographs, posters, maps, charts, etc. One photo shows the Rosenbergs, found guilty and executed during the Cold War. A ‘Think About It’ add-on asks readers for questions to further consider the subject matter. VERDICT Perfect for reports and downtime reading, these titles should prove popular among students who like spies, especially during wartime.
Author: Emma Huddleston
Emma Huddleston lives in Minnesota with her husband. She enjoys writing children's books, but she likes reading novels even more. When she is not writing or reading, she likes to stay active by running, hiking, or swing dancing.
