You Wouldn't Want to Be a Secret Agent During World War II! (You Wouldn't Want to…: History of the World) (You Wouldn't Want to...: History of the World)

You Wouldn't Want to Be a Secret Agent During World War II! (You Wouldn't Want to…: History of the World) (You Wouldn't Want to...: History of the World)

John Malam, Mark Bergin (Illustrator)
$9.95
Publication Date: September 1st, 2010
Publisher:
Franklin Watts
ISBN:
9780531137833
Pages:
32

Description

This book examines what it was like to be a British secret agent working behind enemy lines in France during World War II.

This interactive series will enthrall young and reluctant readers (Ages 8-12) by making them part of the story, inviting them to become the main character. Each book uses humorous illustrations to depict the sometimes dark and horrific side of life during important eras in history. This book examines what it was like to be a British secret agent working behind enemy lines in France during World War II, describing the training, equipment, and techniques used by spies and the danger they faced during their missions.

About the Author

Bergin studied at Eastbourne College of Art and has illustrated many children's books. He lives in Bexhill-on-Sea, England, with his wife and three children.
John Malam studied archaeology at the University of Birmingham, England, and worked as an archaeologist at historic sites across Britain before becoming a full-time writer. He specializes in children's non-fiction. He has written more than one hundred books, including "An Ancient Greek Temple, Ancient Egyptian Jobs "and "Titanic, Shipwrecks and Sunken Treasure."