Sneaky Spies: The Inspiring Truth Behind Popular Stealth Video Games

by Thomas Kingsley Troupe

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543525724
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2018
Series:	Video Games vs. Reality
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Thomas Kingsley Troupe is the author of a big ol’ pile of books for kids. He’s written about everything from ghosts to Bigfoot to 3rd grade werewolves. He even wrote a book about dirt. When he’s not writing or reading, he investigates the strange and spooky as part of the Twin Cities Paranormal Society. Thomas lives in Woodbury, Minnesota with his two sons.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Keeping IT Quiet 4

Chapter 2 History's Secret Soldiers 8

Chapter 3 Tricky Tactics 14

Chapter 4 Great Gadgets 20

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

1. Deconstructs popular video games to compare and contrast elements of the games to their real-world equivalents. 2. Invites readers to think critically about the popular media they are consuming and the differences between truth and fiction. 3. Provides true historical and non-fiction content in a high-interest subject area that appeals to dormant readers.