Spy Science: 40 Secret-Sleuthing, Code-Cracking, Spy-Catching Activities for Kids [Paperback]

Jim Wiese (Author), Ed Shems (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up

Sh-h-h-h-h-h!!

Top Secret...

Crack the code of superspy science fun!

Make your own spy sunglasses
* Write messages with invisible ink
* Hook up a secret alarm, and much more!


Discover how spies use science to keep--or uncover--top secrets. Learn how to go under cover, master Morse code, and even build devices to see and hear through walls! These and dozens of other fun-filled activities give you an inside look at the science behind spy gadgets and tricks of the trade. All the activities are completely safe and can be done with everyday stuff from around the house.

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From the Publisher

Popular children's book author Wiese teaches kids fundamental science through simple activities related to spies and espionage. His engaging book contains 40 different scientifically-sound projects that are safe, easy to do, and require common household materials. Features such activities as writing in invisible ink, sending a message in Morse code, building a listening device, and visiting the CIA's home page on the Internet. Includes scores of delightful illustrations, dozens of ideas for "More Fun Stuff to Do" and "Spy Science in Action" sections which show kids how the scientific principles they've learned are involved in actual spying.

From the Back Cover

Sh-h-h-h-h-h!!

Top Secret...

Crack the code of superspy science fun!

Make your own spy sunglasses

• Write messages with invisible ink
• Hook up a secret alarm, and much more!

Discover how spies use science to keep—or uncover—top secrets. Learn how to go under cover, master Morse code, and even build devices to see and hear through walls! These and dozens of other fun-filled activities give you an inside look at the science behind spy gadgets and tricks of the trade. All the activities are completely safe and can be done with everyday stuff from around the house.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1 edition (September 21, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 047114620X
• ISBN-13: 978-0471146209
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #55,098 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The bestest best book ever., July 25, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Spy Science: 40 Secret-Sleuthing, Code-Cracking, Spy-Catching Activities for Kids (Paperback)

The book had everything so when i read it I loved it. One reason I loved it was because I loved sneaking around my house and i loved pretending to be a spy so this really helped.

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Our secret spy manual, September 6, 2004

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Slater Rockafeller (Portland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Spy Science: 40 Secret-Sleuthing, Code-Cracking, Spy-Catching Activities for Kids (Paperback)

My 4 year old niece is into the spy business. While kids' spy toys can be hit-or-miss in fun, I know this book was a hit. I know because I find the book all over my sister's house, and each time I see it it's a bit more battered. My niece can't read yet, but this is one of her favorite bedtime books to have mommy read from. And when she and her favorite playmate (me) are plotting a mission, we often consult this book for tips.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SPY SCIENCE BOOK, February 24, 2009

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L. Ward "Reading lady" (Hudson Valley NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spy Science: 40 Secret-Sleuthing, Code-Cracking, Spy-Catching Activities for Kids (Paperback)

MY 10 year old grandson loves this book. He talks about it whenever I speak with him. He loves anything 'CIA'. I'm happy because we've found something that encourages him to read on his own.