The Story of Spying (Young Reading (Series 3)): 1

The Story of Spying (Young Reading (Series 3)): 1

by Rob Lloyd Jones (Author)

Synopsis

This is a new title in the Usborne Young Reading Programme Series Three, which is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. The book tells the story of spying, from Alexander the Great's secret scouts to more recent Cold War espionage techniques. It contains fascinating details of real life plots uncovered by spies, famous spies such as Violette Szabo, amazing inventions used in the world of spying, and the important roles which spies have played through the ages. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 64
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Published: 01 Nov 2007

ISBN 10: 0746076835
ISBN 13: 9780746076835
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years

Media Reviews
'Irresistible for children learning to read' - Child Education Plus; 'The Usborne Young Reading Program has a lovely selection of classic tales adapted for younger readers. Graded in seven levels, these have just enough stretch in them and yet are not too overwhelming' - The Irish Sunday Independent; 'Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme' - Julia Eccleshare