Hidden history: spies

Some people call him the smartest baseball player of all time. Moe Berg could speak twelve languages and make up signs on the ball diamond. How did this major league catcher go on to become an American spy in World War II?.

"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.

"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.

"Some people call him the smartest baseball player of all time. Moe Berg could speak twelve languages and make up signs on the baseball diamond. How did this major league catcher go on to become an American spy in World War II?"--Provided by publisher.