| Sneaky Spies: The Inspiring Truth Behind Popular Stealth Video Games Contributor(s): Troupe, Thomas Kingsley (Author) |
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ISBN: 1543525768 ISBN-13: 9781543525762 Publisher: Capstone Press OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Games & Activities - Video & Electronic Games - Juvenile Nonfiction | Computers - Entertainment & Games |
| Dewey: 793.920 |
| LCCN: 2018006073 |
| Lexile Measure: 910 |
| Series: Video Games vs. Reality |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 7" W x 8.7" (0.20 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Hi Interest/Low Vocabulary |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 502015 Reading Level: 5.7 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Quietly infiltrating a high-security building to steal secret documents. Sneaking behind enemy lines to rescue an important government official. Secretly listening to an enemy's conversation without getting caught. Fans of stealthy video games enjoy these activities and many more. But what is the true story behind today's popular stealth games? What methods to spies use to secretly gather intelligence? What kind of gear to secret agents use to spy on the activities of others? How do special forces teams achieve their missions without getting caught? Compare true spy tactics and gear to today's popular video games and learn if they are portrayed accurately, or if the games twist the truth to create a more exciting game-playing experience. |
Contributor Bio(s): Troupe, Thomas Kingsley: - Thomas Kingsley Troupe has written more than 30 children's books. His book 'Legend of the Werewolf '(Picture Window Books, 2011) received a bronze medal for the Moonbeam Children's Book Award. Thomas lives in Woodbury, Minnesota with his wife and two young boys. |