The CIA and other American spies /

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by Goodman, Michael E.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: Spies around the world Published by : Creative Eduation, (Mankato, Minn. :) Physical details: 48 p. : ill. (some col) ; 27 cm. Subject(s): Intelligence service | Espionage, American | Spies Year : 2012 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
Location Collection Call Number Status Date Due
Stonepark Intermediate School GOVERNMENT GOVERNMENT / Law & Crime / Espionage / Goodman Available

Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index.

Introduction -- Spies in war, spies in peace -- Spies and MICE -- Tools and tricks -- Special spies -- On a mission -- Harriet Tubman, spy -- OSS all-stars -- The Zimmermann telegram -- The hollow nickel -- Revolutionary secrets -- Failure in the sky -- A bad year for spies -- The hunt ends.

"An eye-opening exploration of the history of the 1942-founded CIA and other American espionage agencies, investigating their typical training and tools as well as the escapades of famous spies."--Provided by publisher.