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yes, I read this book 4.5 times with my class and yes I will be tracking each one.
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George Washington, Spymaster: How the Americans Outspied the British and Won the Revolutionary War
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Now in paperback—the award-winning National Geographic book that presents the untold story of the invisible war behind the American Revolution. A riveting tale of intrigue, spies, counterspies and secret agents, George Washington, Spymaster is a unique and entertaining account of one of the most important chapters in our nation's history. The compelling narrative reveals the surprising role played by the first commander-in-chief, General George Washington in the War of Independence.
Follow the action as 1775 dawns, and Washington finds himself in serious trouble. At war with Britain, the world's most powerful empire, his ragtag army possesses only a few muskets, some cannons, and no money. The Americans' only hope is to wage an invisible war—a war of spies, intelligence networks, and deception.
Enter the shadowy world of double agents, covert operations, codes and ciphers—a world so secret that America's spymaster himself doesn't know the identities of some of his agents. Meet members of the elusive Culper Ring, uncover a "mole" in the Sons of Liberty, and see how invisible ink and even a clothesline are used to send secret messages. You can even use Washington's own secret codebook, published here for the first time. Experience at close quarters the successes and failures of the Americans as they strive to outwit the British. Meet the chief of covert operations, one Benjamin Franklin, and several other surprising players in America's secret war.
Author Thomas B. Allen has sifted through dozens of historical documents and coded letters to uncover the facts about a time shrouded in secrets. Archival art, coupled with lively pen-and-ink sketches by children's illustrator Cheryl Harness, detail all the action and adventure of this momentous tale. Like the highly acclaimed hardback, this little paperback is sure to have a big impact on the imagination of readers everywhere.
National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.
Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
Follow the action as 1775 dawns, and Washington finds himself in serious trouble. At war with Britain, the world's most powerful empire, his ragtag army possesses only a few muskets, some cannons, and no money. The Americans' only hope is to wage an invisible war—a war of spies, intelligence networks, and deception.
Enter the shadowy world of double agents, covert operations, codes and ciphers—a world so secret that America's spymaster himself doesn't know the identities of some of his agents. Meet members of the elusive Culper Ring, uncover a "mole" in the Sons of Liberty, and see how invisible ink and even a clothesline are used to send secret messages. You can even use Washington's own secret codebook, published here for the first time. Experience at close quarters the successes and failures of the Americans as they strive to outwit the British. Meet the chief of covert operations, one Benjamin Franklin, and several other surprising players in America's secret war.
Author Thomas B. Allen has sifted through dozens of historical documents and coded letters to uncover the facts about a time shrouded in secrets. Archival art, coupled with lively pen-and-ink sketches by children's illustrator Cheryl Harness, detail all the action and adventure of this momentous tale. Like the highly acclaimed hardback, this little paperback is sure to have a big impact on the imagination of readers everywhere.
National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.
Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
184 pages, Paperback
First published January 1,2004
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184 pages, Paperback
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January 9, 2007 by National Geographic Kids
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9781426300417
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1426300417
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English
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Benjamin Franklin
One of the United States of Americas founding fathers. ...
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George Washington
George Washington (February 22, 1732 [O.S. February 11, 1731]– December 14, 1799) served as the first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797 and as the commander of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War from 1775 to 1783. Becaus...
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Thomas B. Allen's writings range from articles for National Geographic Magazine to books on espionage and military history.
He is the father of Roger MacBride Allen.
He is the father of Roger MacBride Allen.
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Good for middle school students. Fun read and information.
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Easy and quick read. Super fun side of history!
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I found this to be a quick and interesting read on the use of espionage during the Revolutionary War and George Washington's role in it. It discusses how certain spy technique's came about and includes what they are called today. He also discusses how information, or misinformation, affected battles during the war.
I would suggest reading the text notes included in the back as well, as they give some interesting side bits of information.
While this book is geared toward children 10+ (could be read aloud to younger students learning about the war), I found it interesting as an adult and would recommend it to someone wanting to learn more about early espionage, George Washington, or the Revolutionary War.
I would suggest reading the text notes included in the back as well, as they give some interesting side bits of information.
While this book is geared toward children 10+ (could be read aloud to younger students learning about the war), I found it interesting as an adult and would recommend it to someone wanting to learn more about early espionage, George Washington, or the Revolutionary War.
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Jumped around a bit, which made it a little confusing, but a fascinating look at the spy network that Washington ran during the Revolutionary times. But my favorite part was the description of Washington's false teeth.
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"George Washington, Spymaster" is a non-fiction book telling stories of the Revolutionary War and how George Washington organized spies to steal information from the British and win the war.
It is interesting to read, but is difficult to read recreationally. It fits every category for a young adult nonfiction book. It has a narrative format with strong attention to characters and setting, presumes no prior knowledge to the subject; hence, it provides adequate background information, and includes larger font, shorter sentences, and pictures. All together, it has the quality and information equal to that of "grown-up" non-fiction books. I wouldn't recommend reading it individually. It would be useful as a reference book, or paired up with a historical fiction book or a textbook for greater understanding of the Revolutionary War. By itself, it's pretty bland, but I'm glad I got to read it to get a better understanding of nonfiction YA fiction. (Nonfiction - Informative)
It is interesting to read, but is difficult to read recreationally. It fits every category for a young adult nonfiction book. It has a narrative format with strong attention to characters and setting, presumes no prior knowledge to the subject; hence, it provides adequate background information, and includes larger font, shorter sentences, and pictures. All together, it has the quality and information equal to that of "grown-up" non-fiction books. I wouldn't recommend reading it individually. It would be useful as a reference book, or paired up with a historical fiction book or a textbook for greater understanding of the Revolutionary War. By itself, it's pretty bland, but I'm glad I got to read it to get a better understanding of nonfiction YA fiction. (Nonfiction - Informative)
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It was informational but extremely hard to follow
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This book tells the story of the Revolutionary War from the angle of the spies who helped win it. The story of America's first spies lends the history a sense of adventure and an immediacy that's lacking in so many historical books for children, making this an excellent choice for kids who have trouble enjoying history. In addition, the book is well-researched and includes the web addresses where readers can find the original letters and journals online. Finally, readers can get involved with the original Revolutionary War codes, making and breaking them themselves. The book contains George Washington's code key, and several codes are tucked away in the margins of the book. Attentive readers who find these codes can use the code key to crack the messages!
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