Lonely Planet Kids How to be an International Spy: Your Training Manual, Should You Choose to Accept it

My nine year old daughter wants to be a Spy and she has read this book like it's the bible of spying. She believes in the oath and is absorbing every word. I have learned a lot about our government organizations, too! It's been a great experience reading it together.

Daughter loved this book. She went from aspiring to be a doctor to international spy after reading this

Beyond a huge hit with a very intelligent 7 and 10 year old boy. They are in love with the book. Buy it! Slam dunk winner.

Interesting book .

My 10-yr-old is in love with this book.

My kids read it, they enjoyed it. Nothing spectacular to report.

Ingenious, witty, clever, and sensational, How to be an International Spy is an exceptional book that will not only grip young readers with interest but adults too!___________________________________________WHAT I LIKED:+ How to be an International Spy is an incredibly well written and structured book. Not only does it brim with inside information on secret intelligence and agent related skills, but by offering tips and insight into the lives of legitimate spies and undercover agents such as Edward Snowden, Ian Lancaster Fleming, Larry Wu-Tai Chin, and Andree Peel aka Agent Rose (to name a few) it is a book that will provoke a sense of thrill and intrigue!+ Owing to the extensive research and presentation of the book, How to be an International Spy is a highly engaging book as it is full of mysterious intrigue and conspiracy. Too, it is jam-packed with unique illustrations and real-life photos that will help make complex topics and subjects a bit more alluring and comprehensible See Pictures Here+ Furthermore, How to be an International Spy will introduce young readers to a new collection of words and interests by beckoning them to engage in real spy activities such as establishing security measures within their domains, creating code names, working with hidden messages and invisible ink, and providing helpful tips to boost photographic memory, track trails, and become more aware of their surroundings+ How to be an International Spy not only touches on historical types of espionage, but it taps into modern-day gadgets and gizmos readers will be able to identify such as drones, the internet, military gear (thermal goggles, night vision goggles), stealth aircrafts, audio surveillance, heat paint, digital license plates ― I admit that the most distressing part about reading this section, in particular, was the realization that we truly have no privacy and that George Orwell predicted it right; Big Brother is watching, and this is precisely why my son and I both enjoyed this book so much, it woke us up from a sense of complacency so to speakWHAT I DIDN’T LIKED:I had no quibbles with this book, all the historical subjects, even the sensitive topics were presented with young readers in mind ― we thoroughly enjoyed it!AFTERTHOUGHTS:I shared this book with my oldest son and not only did it pique his interest, but he begged me to watch documentaries with him. Suffice it to say, we have turned this nifty book into a sort of homeschool curriculum by researching and studying espionage from Biblical history (Moses and his spies, Joshua and Caleb), William Shakespeare who was a spy for England, and the Rosenberg’s too! I highly recommend this book to all those who hold an enthusiasm for spycraftFull Review: http://www.mysoulcalledlife.com/2015/10/26/sparrows-book-review-how-to-be-an-international-spy-by-lonely-planet-kids/

Have you ever wanted to feel like a real spy? Tips and tricks of the trades? Learn about real international spies through out history and the unbreakable code? Enigma? I'm sure you havent heard much about Enigma but it could of cost a major war, WWII. How about common codes in general or encryptions? Learning when someone's following you, gather your own fingerprints, create your own mirrored shades....hmmm? There is so much more I have not touched on yet, but my young 'want to be spy', do you have what it takes? Very real information gathered together, some we use everyday, some advancing, but learn all about the great spies of history, the technological advances, and to be able to do it yourself andown see where it takes you.When you open 'How To Be A International Spy-Your top secret guide to espionage' by Andy Briggs the book takes you through first as a recruit and as you move forward and advance through your readings learn about different types of spies, real spies, the wars through history WWII andthe cold war your training begins! NSA,CIA,FBI,DIA, as you move Co tionusly forward you will be amazed by all the facts. Even by animals that were charged with treason, as spies and more! Ever wanted to to make your own invisible ink, oh yeah it's here. Also get up close and personal with technology, it may make you think twice next time you send that picture or secure document or when you it's deleted think again.This book is good for middle school, high school, even for freshman college students to touch in on history facts and technological data and cryptology. What's great about it, it's a wonderful way to spark ones interest in many different topics as well as learn. Also once the reader is done they are a "spy". They can also take there learnings farther if they wish.It's history and modern day all rolled into one. Create, learn, discuss.

Purchased for my Grandson as part of a greater spy activities day. Great book with lots of interesting reading. Superb quality and bigger than expected so excellent value for money! Very speedy delivery arriving within two days of ordering. Very pleased indeed.

Interesting book for spy enthusiasts! 11year old loves it.

Nice for childs, and, in some idea for their fathers.

Bought as Christmas gift, ideal for 8-12 age range

Bought as a present and they loved it