Spy Special Ops
How does the military complete dangerous covert missions? In this title, readers will learn about the different special operation forces, how they are trained, the missions they have undertaken in history, and what special ops may look like in the future. Readers can also practice tactics used by special ops forces. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Interest Level | Grade 5 - Grade 9 |
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Reading Level | Grade 6 |
BISACS | JNF068000, JNF051090, JNF012050 |
Genre | Nonfiction |
Subject | History, Science & Technology, Social Studies |
Copyright | 2025 |
Division | Abdo Publishing |
Imprint | Abdo & Daughters |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 64 |
Season | 2024-08-01 |
ISBN | 9781098293178, 9798384912446 |
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Title Format | Reinforced Library Bound Hardcovers, Multi-user eBook |
Graphics | Full-color photographs, Historical photographs |
Dimensions | 8.25 x 10.25 |
Lexile | 1090 |
Guided Reading Level | W |
ATOS Reading Level | 7.4 |
ATOS Interest Level | MG+ |
Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 550960 |
Accelerated Reader® Points | 1.0 |
Features | Activities for further learning, Glossary of key words, Index, and Table of contents |
Spy Guide - School Library Journal
This series offers a detailed peek into the world of espionage. Readers learn how cyber security is needed to prevent government sites from being hacked, how spies communicate with their handlers, and of how different surveillance methods such as drones and bugs are employed. Some history of spying is also related; Mata Hari employed her charm and sexuality to spy on the French and Germans during World War I, World War II spy Nancy Wake was able to elude the Nazis, and Navy SEALs used intelligence to take down Osama Bin Laden. Photographs complement the texts. The narratives are detailed and make for interesting reading; history buffs will enjoy how wars were influenced by spies who were able to pass on intelligence and those interested in technology will appreciate mentions of modern spy weapons like drones. VERDICT Interesting facts combined with a readable presentation will make these volumes appreciated by browsers and report writers alike.