The Horn Book Guide

TECHNOLOGY

Walker, Kate , Walker, Kate , Argaet, Elaine ,

Spies and Their Gadgets

32 pp. | Creative/Smart Apple | October, 2003 | Library ISBN 1-58340-341-8 $$24.25

(4) 4-6 Spies and Spying series. Secret codes, unmanned aircraft, and satellites are some of the devices introduced in this book, which is illustrated with stock photos. Though the presentation is superficial, the text cites intriguing historical cases and discusses fascinating modern trends, such as using the Internet and DNA codes to transmit information. The sidebars define the same terms that are included in the glossary. Ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta