The Secret Life of Spies

Children's Books

Noble, Michael

History

Wide Eyed Editions

<div> Uncover the lives of 20 real-life spies who made it their mission to uncover the truth and collect secret information from their enemies...&nbsp;This book presents&nbsp;personal accounts and testimonies from spies all over the world and throughout history and brings key moments in history to life for young readers. This book journeys around the world and delves back and forth in time to introduce readers to a host of incredible&nbsp;spies who dedicated their lives to world of espionage. Meet&nbsp;Alan Turing whose work cracking the Enigma code helped shorten World War II by a number of years and save countless lives, and let Hedy Lamarr prove to you that looks can be deceiving as she put her Hollywood glamour on hold to help advance radio technology. With accounts told through first person narrative, readers will feel like they're meeting some of the most infamous spies of all time. From those involved in reconnaissance, planning and logistics, espionage and development of new technology, this authentic retelling uncovers the secret life of spies in a unique and engaging way. With stylish illustrations from the wonderfully talented Alexander Mostov and informative and compelling text from Michael Noble, this is the secret life of spies. </div>

The Secret Life of Spies: Uncover true stories of secrecy and espionage inspired by 20 real-life spies.

Biographies

Relive the events of June 6, 1944, through eye witness accounts that describe 20 real-life stories from the D-Day landings. This book—which presents collated photographs, personal accounts, and testimonies from all sides with full-page illustrations dramatizing individual roles—brings a key moment in history to life for young readers hearing about the event for the first time, as we commemorate its 75th anniversary. Meet:
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<li>Company Sergeant Major Stanley Hollis, the only person to receive the Victoria Cross for their actions that day</li>
<li>Lt. Richard Winter, among the first to be parachuted into action (as depicted in Band of Brothers)</li>
<li>American journalist Martha Gellhorn, the only woman known to have been present, after disguising herself as a stretcher bearer</li>
<li>As well as a host of other inspiring individuals who each played an important part in the turning point of World War II</li>
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From those involved in reconnaissance, planning and logistics, espionage, and development of new technology, through to the military units involved in the invasion and landings, and the subsequent phases of the invasion, this authentic retelling provides a view from every angle of the action.

D-Day: Untold stories of the Normandy Landings inspired by 20 real-life people

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Literature & Fiction

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