Customer Reviews

Eyewitness: Spy

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For those who are new to the Eyewitness format, it consists of thematically arranged two-page spreads of brilliant photographs on a white background. There is an intro paragraph in the upper left-hand corner, but most of the text is in the captions that go with the photographs. Generally, the biological sciences titles are the strongest in this series, since other topics often need a more organized progression of topics. You'll get a lot of information out of these books, but you won't get a systematic anaylsis.

This is a decent addition to the series. The information is rather dated, and this entry particularly suffers from the bite-sized, disconnected spreads that are arranged thematically rather than progressively or chronologically. However, the spreads themselves have a very high "cool" factor and are interesting and are coherent within themselves. Though practical use is limited, any child who loves spies or James Bond will adore this book.

I got this book for my son for Christmas. Christmas Eve, before I wrapped it, I sat down and read most of it...it was so interesting! My seven year old loves it, but he's an above average reader. I found my husband reading it the other day, saying, "hey, did you know that..." All the Eyewitness books are great, this one is no exception!

This was a excellent book and I would like to see more good stuff like this