{"product_id":"spies-in-the-american-revolution-for-kids-a-history-book-spies-in-history-for-kids","title":"Spies in the American Revolution for Kids: A History Book (Spies in History for Kids)","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"In this summary of spies during the American Revolution, McClafferty's writing is lively and entertaining, with a brisk pace that keeps the reader turning pages. She turns dry history into stories that enchant a young reader.\" \n\u003cstrong\u003e--Darcy Pattison, author of \u003cem\u003eA Little Bit of Dinosaur\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"While targeted toward older children, this fun and fast-paced book is a great read for anyone who loves history and longs to know how General Washington obtained vital military intelligence against the British. Deceit, bravery, romance and intrigue are woven into these stories of men and women who secretly risked their lives because they believed in a cause greater than themselves. \n\u003cem\u003eSpies in the American Revolution for Kids\u003c\/em\u003e helps give them the credit they earned and deserve.\" \n\u003cstrong\u003e--LeAnne Burch, Brigadier General, retired, U.S. Army\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Spies, spy rings, double agents, secret identities, secret codes, secret hiding places--all of this was part of the story of the American Revolution. A vast ring of spies was directed by none other than spy master George Washington. \n\u003cem\u003eSpies in the American Revolution for Kids\u003c\/em\u003e tells how spies provided crucial information to both sides--information that is often left out of other accounts. This is a fascinating and readable source for social studies classes or for independent reading by history buffs.\" \n\u003cstrong\u003e--Myra Zarnowski, author of \u003cem\u003eMaking Sense of History and History Makers\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\" \n\u003cem\u003eSpies in the American Revolution for Kids\u003c\/em\u003e is a concise book about the important work espionage played in the struggle for United States independence. Perfectly written for children but also robust enough for many adults.\" \n\u003cstrong\u003e--Joseph F Stoltz, Director of Leadership Programs, George Washington's Mount Vernon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"In my job at Mount Vernon, we often get questions from students who are working on projects for the annual National History Day competition. This book is engagingly written and should be a good source for them on both the lives and backgrounds of the people who worked as spies as well as on the tradecraft they used. Author Carla McClafferty has a great deal of experience writing for young adults and, having written extensively on George Washington, knows the eighteenth century well.\" \n\u003cstrong\u003e--Mary V. Thompson, historian and author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSneak kids ages 8 to 12 behind enemy lines with this book about America's first spies \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to get kids interested in history, the intrigue-filled tales of spies are a great place to start. Packed with exciting stories about the brave men and women who fought off the battlefield, this unique look into the American Revolution helps history come alive through explorations of secretive plots, inventive tools, and daring disguises that are sure to captivate kids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo beyond other Revolutionary War books for kids with: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpies and the American Revolution\u003c\/b\u003e--This book teaches kids about the American Revolutionary War and the many spies that played key roles in the conflict.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTechniques, tools, and more\u003c\/b\u003e--Kids will find out about the clever ways spies did their jobs with invisible ink, hidden messages, yarn balls, and hanging laundry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIllustrated history\u003c\/b\u003e--Keep kids engaged with awesome full-color drawings of historical moments, spy gadgets, battle maps, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShow kids how exciting US history can be with \u003ci\u003eSpies in the American Revolution for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eMcClafferty, Carla Killough\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCARLA KILLOUGH McCLAFFERTY\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning author of nonfiction books. 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