GOODMAN, Michael E. The KGB and Other Russian Spies . ISBN 978-1-60818-227-5 . LC 2011035790. GOODMAN, Michael E. The Mossad and Other Israeli Spies . ISBN 978-1-60818-228-2 . LC 2011035792. GOODMAN, Michael E. The SIS and Other British Spies . ISBN 978-1-60818-229-9 . LC 2011035791. ea vol: 48p. (Spies Around the World Series). photos. reprods. bibliog. index. notes. websites. CIP. Creative Education . 2012. PLB $35.65. Gr 8 Up Focused more on the histories of spying organizations, each title looks at a different agency, making references to popular culture (e.g., the work of the CIA is compared to the "Bourne" trilogy) and showing the difference between reality and movies. While not adding career how-to's, the volumes showcase famous spies from history, going back to the origins of each agency, as well as "Tools of the Trade" and major cases. The design mimics files folders, and large archival and color photographs correspond well to the texts. Sidebars deliver additional information and extensive indexes make the titles easy to use for quick facts. Strong beginning-to-end reads.

These books give readers insight into British and Russian espionage. Brief history of the country's spy operations, recruitment of spies, and examples of espionage techniques are described in both volumes; accounts of well-known spies, particularly those from the twentieth century, are also included. Photographs and inserts accompany the thorough text on cleanly designed pages. Websites. Bib., glos., ind.