spies

Thirteen-year-old Ben Ripley is assigned to protect the president from an assassination attempt in his first solo mission, but he may be in over his head.

A brief biography of Josephine Baker, a theater performer who worked as a dancer, an actor, and even a spy.

An introduction to the history of spies and espionage.

Sixteen-year-old Reagan, raised to be an elite spy, is torn between honoring her family's legacy and living a normal life with the boy she loves.

Readers learn about the risks inherent in this line of work as they explore the fascinating history of undercover operations.

"It was September 1776 and the American colonies had just declared independence from the British. But General George Washington knew things were not going the Americans' way. When General Washington needed someone to spy on the British, only one young man volunteered. That man was Nathan Hale, an early American hero."--Provided by publisher.

"He was popular with his troops. And he was such a good soldier that Benedict Arnold became a major general in the Colonial Army. So how did a Revolutionary hero become known as one of the earliest spies in U.S. history?"--Provided by publisher.

"The story of Harriet Tubman and her role in leading slaves to freedom along the Underground Railroad is well-known. But did you know that during the Civil War Harriet would often dress in disguise to gain important information to share with the Union Army?"--Provided by publisher.

"No one expected Rose Greenhow to be a war hero. But when the American Civil War split the nation apart, this beautiful and popular hostess played an important role in the Confederate South's most important battle victory."--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the life of American patriot Nathan Hale.