New Releases by Susan K. Mitchell

You see an airplane streaking through the sky. Is it a normal airplane flying vacationers to Florida? Or could it be a spy plane piloted by a robot taking pictures of you? As technology has advanced, so have the ways spies use that technology. From spy planes to lasers to a robot catfish, spy technology is constantly changing to keep up with a fast-paced world.

"Discusses double agents and traitors throughout history, such as Benedict Arnold, Dusan Popov, Kim Philby, and Robert Hanssen, and includes information on becoming a spy catcher (counterintelligence agent)"--

"Discusses different methods of secret communications used by spies, such as Morse code, the Enigma machine, the Najavo language, and digital steganography, and includes career information"--

The world''s best spies cannot complete secret missions and do their jobs well without support from great spy agencies. So who do these spies work for? Many countries have spy agencies. Some of them have a mysterious history. Some of them have double agents working for other countries. Author Susan K. Mitchell uncovers the secrets of spy agencies from around the world.

"Explores famous and infamous spies in history, including examples of female spies, child spies, family spy rings, and animal spies"--

Can you hide a spy camera in a pen or behind a shirt button? Spies need hidden cameras for secret missions. Need to pass along a secret message? A spy might use invisible ink. Spies could not do their jobs without the latest gizmos and gadgets. In this book, readers will check out some of the most important tools in the spy world from wiretaps to lipstick pistols.

"Provides information on the biggest and smallest lizards, frogs, and snakes" --Provided by publisher.

"Provides information on the biggest and smallest cats, anteaters, and primates"--Provided by publisher.

"Provides information on the biggest and smallest octopuses, starfish, and sharks" --Provided by publisher.

"Provides information on the biggest and smallest beetles, wasps, and cockroaches" --Provided by publisher.

"Provides information on the biggest and smallest bats, moths, and birds"--Provided by publisher.

"Provides information on the biggest and smallest worms, centipedes, and spiders" --Provided by publisher.

Will Smith began as a rap star named Fresh Prince. He became a television star in The Fresh Prince of Bel Air and then crossed over to act in blockbuster movies. Nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal of Muhammad Ali in Ali, Will was named one of Time magazine''s 100 Most Influential People in 2003. Truly a multitalented superstar, he continues...

Learn how animals defend themselves using a variety of weapons including poisons and scents.

Learn about animals that blend in with their surroundings to avoid predators.

Learn about the weapons that different animals have to protect themselves from predators.

"Readers will learn about animals that can re-grow parts of their bodies, such as tails and legs"--Provided by publisher.

Learn how animals such as armadillos and crabs protect themselves from predators.

When a strange little creature appears out of nowhere after the big rains, Australian animals wonder what in the world he could possibly be! His fur, feet, tail, and duck-like bill remind each animal of something different. But with a “down-under” spirit, they all pitch in to help him discover where he belongs. Kersplatypus is the story of one creature''s journey to find his place in the world and how he sometimes falls flat on the way there. A heart-warming story with an unmistakable Aussie flare, Kersplatypus proves that with a little determination (and some really good friends) you can pick yourself up when you fall and keep on going.

The jungle comes alive as children learn about a wide variety of animals and plants living in the Amazon rainforest, in this adaptation of the song "The green grass grew all around." Includes "For Creative Minds" section with animal and plant adaptation facts and a recipe.