Secret missions tells the stories of some of the most famous undercover agents. It tells of people who risked their lives in the service of their country or who disguised themselves to gather valuable evidence. -- Back cover.

From cracking codes to the pitfalls of navigating camel poo in the desert - Horrible Histories fans can discover if they have everything it took to be a WWII spy. The indispensable guide for aspiring secret agents in blood-curdling colour --Global Books In Print.

Discusses the skills and training needed to become a spy, and describes some spying techniques and different types of surveillance. Includes profiles of famous spies and double agents --Provided by publisher.

This book presents information about men and women spies throughout history as well as about the tools and equipment they used in espionage and intelligence service. You can also be an eyewitness to some of the world's most shadowy characters, and get the inside scoop on the ingenious gadgets that real-life spies have used to gather and send information without getting caught. --Publisher's description.

Presents a brief overview of a number of methods and gadgets used by spies, from the earliest uses of codes and ciphers to high-tech methods made possible by computers.

This volume contains tips on how to crack substition codes, message systems such as Morse and the secrets of ENIGMA are revealed.

Grab your magnifying glass and investigate further to discover all the tricks of the trade. Create your own codes and ciphers, learn about famously fiendish codes, and try your new skills out on the puzzles included. Perfect for all budding super sleuths.

Rhyming verses ask readers to find hidden objects in the photographs.