SERIES MADE SIMPLE

Spies in the CIA

by Laura K. MURRAY
9781608186167. ea vol: 24p. (I Spy). further reading. glossary. index. photos. websites. Creative Education. 2016. lib. ed. $19.95. pap. $9.99. ebk. $28.50.
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K-Gr 2—Focusing on agencies in the United States, United Kingdom, Russia, and Israel, these brief volumes introduce early readers to the world of espionage using easy-to-understand language and simple sentences. Students become acquainted with national agencies such as the CIA and KGB, spy history, various tools of the trade, and notable spies and their work. Archival images of people and artifacts, including fake passports and bullet pens, make the text more meaningful, while a "Top-Secret Activity" engages and supports relevant information introduced earlier in the text. Bright yellows, reds, blues, and greens pop against the white pages and work brilliantly as reminders that spies rely upon blending in, not standing out, in order to do their jobs effectively.
VERDICT A fine introductory series for young readers.
The series presents limited information about espionage operations in the U.S., Great Britain, Israel, and Russia. Although large fonts, short sentences, and full-page photos will benefit beginning readers, the subjects themselves are too complex for a young audience. Conversely, the slight texts fail to provide sufficient information to interest older readers. Each book includes a "Top-Secret" spy activity. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following I Spy titles: Spies in the CIA, Spies in the KGB, Spies in the Mossad, and Spies in the SIS.
Reviewed by Staff , Apr 01, 2016

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