The CIA and other American spies /

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by Goodman, Michael E.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: Spies around the world Published by : Creative Eduation, (Mankato, MN :) Physical details: 48 p. : ill. ; 27 cm. Subject(s): Intelligence service | Espionage, American | Spies Year : 2012 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Kensington Intermediate Senior High 327.12 GOO Available

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- spies in war, spies in peace -- Spies and mice -- Tools and tricks -- Special spies -- On a mission -- Evolution of espionage -- Revolutionary secrets -- Harriet Tubman, spy -- The Zimmermann telegram -- OSS all-stars -- The hollow nickel -- Failure in the sky -- A bad year for spies -- Coordinated effort -- Endnotes -- Web sites -- Selected bibliography -- Index.

"An eye-opening exploration of the history of the 1942-founded CIA and other American espionage agencies, investigating their typical training and tools as well as the escapades of famous spies"--Provided by publisher.