Spies in the American Revolution for Kids
Spies in the American Revolution for Kids

Author: Carla Killough McClafferty

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2021-11-02

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 1638078165

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Sneak kids ages 8 to 12 behind enemy lines with this book about America's first spies If you want to get kids interested in history, the intrigue-filled tales of spies are a great place to start. Packed with exciting stories about the brave men and women who fought off the battlefield, this unique look into the American Revolution helps history come alive through explorations of secretive plots, inventive tools, and daring disguises that are sure to captivate kids. Go beyond other Revolutionary War books for kids with: Spies and the American Revolution—This book teaches kids about the American Revolutionary War and the many spies that played key roles in the conflict. Techniques, tools, and more—Kids will find out about the clever ways spies did their jobs with invisible ink, hidden messages, yarn balls, and hanging laundry. Illustrated history—Keep kids engaged with awesome full-color drawings of historical moments, spy gadgets, battle maps, and more. Show kids how exciting US history can be with Spies in the American Revolution for Kids.

Scouts and Spies of the Civil War
Scouts and Spies of the Civil War

Author: William Gilmore Beymer

Publisher: U of Nebraska Press

Published: 2003-01-01

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 9780803262065

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The Civil War was the backdrop for the formation of numerous secret service organizations and the theater for a host of characters involved in espionage from both the North and the South. The pool of spies and scouts comprised diverse individuals, ranging from eager young volunteers signing up for ?extra dangerous duty? for their respective armies to society ladies spying for both the Union and the Confederacy. ø At the turn of the nineteenth century, William Gilmore Beymer went in search of the stories of these first spies and recorded his findings in Scouts and Spies of the Civil War. Beymer?s endeavor was one of the first attempts to move the study of Civil War scouts and spies away from the realm of ?cloak and dagger? romance stories to historical research grounded in factual details. Included in this dynamic collection are personal narratives told to Beymer by a few surviving secret service operatives; stories pieced together from diaries, journals, letters, and archival research; and the remembrances of family and friends that tell of the mothers, daughters, fathers, and sons who risked their lives for their cause.

Spies of the Civil War
Spies of the Civil War

Author: Michael Bernard Burgan

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2015-08-01

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 1491478837

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The United States has been torn in half by the war between North and South. It is vital for an army to know what the enemy is doing and perhaps spread false information as well. Spying is risky if you are caught. Still, it is worth it to help win the war. Will you: *Become a member of the Pinkerton Detective Agency to spy for the North? *Be a wealthy Southern woman spying for the Confederacy in Washington D.C.? *Be a free black man traveling into the South to spy for the Union? You Choose offers multiple perspectives on history, supporting Common Core reading standards and providing readers a front-row seat to the past.

Civil War Spies
Civil War Spies

Author: Michael E. Goodman

Publisher: Creative Education

Published: 2015-07-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781608185986

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A historical account of espionage during the American Civil War, including famous spies such as Elizabeth Van Lew, covert missions, and technologies that influenced the course of the conflict.

Sarah Emma Edmonds Was a Great Pretender
Sarah Emma Edmonds Was a Great Pretender

Author: Carrie Jones

Publisher: Carolrhoda Books ®

Published: 2014-01-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 146774221X

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Sarah Emma Edmonds started pretending at a very early age. Her father only wanted sons, so Sarah pretended to be one. Unlike most kids, though, Sarah never really stopped pretending. In 1861, during the U.S. Civil War, Sarah pretended her way into the Union Army, becoming a male nurse named Frank Thompson. Being a nurse didn't quite satisfy "Frank," though. She wanted to keep her fellow soldiers from getting hurt. So when the Union Army needed a spy, she leapt at the chance. While still pretending to be Frank, Sarah also pretended to be a male African American slave, a female Irish peddler, and a female African American laundress. She slipped behind enemy lines time after time, spied on the Confederate Army, and brought back valuable intelligence to the Union. Sarah was not only good at pretending; she was also very brave. Later in life, Sarah Emma Edmonds wrote a book to tell her story. She explained, "I am naturally fond of adventure, a little ambitious, and a good deal romantic." She was also truly a great pretender.

Spies!
Spies!

Author: Penny Colman

Publisher: Betterway Publications

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 9781558702677

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Presents the lives of courageous women who served as spies for the North and South during the Civil War, including Belle The Siren of the Shenandoah Boyd, Elizabeth Crazy Bet Van Lew, and Harriet Tubman.

Great Women of the Civil War
Great Women of the Civil War

Author: Kirsten Schefelton

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2014-07-01

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 1491407190

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"Describes key women involved in the American Civil War, including workers of the Underground Railroad, spies, abolitionists, and battlefield nurses"--

Civil War Spies
Civil War Spies

Author: Camilla Wilson

Publisher: Scholastic

Published: 2010-01-01

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 9780545130028

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Tells the stories of spies on both sides of the American Civil War.

Petticoat Spies
Petticoat Spies

Author: Peggy Caravantes

Publisher: Morgan Reynolds Publishing

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13:

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Describes the lives and wartime exploits of six women who were spies during the Civil War. Includes Sarah Emma Edmonds, Belle Boyd, Pauline Cushman, Rose O'Neal Greenhow, Elizabeth Van Lew, and Belle Edmondson.

The Role of Female Union Spies in the Civil War
The Role of Female Union Spies in the Civil War

Author: Hallie Murray

Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC

Published: 2019-12-15

Total Pages: 106

ISBN-13: 1502655543

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Although not able to fight on the front lines of the Civil War, many brave women worked behind the scenes, engaged in daring acts of espionage and concealment. On the Union side, these covert operatives included actress Pauline Cushman, and abolitionist Elizabeth Van Lew, who used her considerable resources to create and operate a spy ring. Readers learn of the famed Underground Railroad operator Harriet Tubman. This engaging book spotlights seven of these hidden forces behind the Union's victory in the Civil War whose often under-examined life stories will thrill Civil War and espionage buffs alike.