About the Book Information about intelligence gathering and spy agencies for children-- Book Synopsis Oh, didnt realize you were leaving behind a trail of evidence? You will after you read this book! In fact, youll know all the tricks of the spy trade, get the scoop behind sleuthing, and discover all kinds of skills, like how ninjas walked on water. Youll read about cold cases and hidden places, cool disguises and wicked surprises, menacing mysteries, undiscovered histories, and so much more! From the worlds most elite spy agencies to the coolest spy gadgets of today and the most spine-tingling conspiracies and covert cover-ups ever, this book is jam-packed with everything thats allowed to be revealed. Youll get to take a crack at codes that leave even the worlds most elite code breakers totally stumped, get behind-the-scenes access to how movie magic really happens, take a sneak peek at the worlds most covert recipes, unravel the tricks magicians use to astonish their audiences, and get up close with the worlds most mysterious places. With tongue-in-cheek How to Be a Spy activities, you and your friends will get to put your budding spy skills to the test. And when youre all done ... dont forget to wipe this book for prints and store it safely with your secret stash. After all, you dont want it falling into the wrong hands! About the Author CRISPIN BOYER is the author of dozens of National Geographic Kids books and magazine articles. His specialty is making learning fun and humorous. SUZANNE ZIMBLER has spent more than a decade creating resources for teachers and writing and editing nonfiction content for kids. Prior to working in publishing, she taught fifth and sixth grade in New York City public and charter schools.