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How to be a Detective!

by Nick Huckleberry Beak

If you are clever and sort of devious, you are already halfway to becoming a detective. However an ace agent also needs to be intelligent, observant and resourceful! This lively book shows you all the secrets of spying with projects for making invisible ink, dusting for fingerprints, spying on suspects and deciphering codes.

FORMAT
Hardcover
LANGUAGE
English
CONDITION
Brand New


Publisher Description

How to dust for fingerprints, make invisible ink, decipher secret codes, spy on your suspects, hide vital evidence and spring all manner of sneaky surprises? Over 260 exciting photographs show you what to do every step of the way. This title includes an introductory section that describes all the materials, equipment and surveillance skills that you will need. With simple projects to start off with and more daring assignments for more experienced spy kids! If you are clever and sort of devious, you are already halfway to becoming a detective. However, an ace agent also needs to be intelligent, observant and resourceful. It helps if you have a hunger for adventure, too. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to have a whole load of fun! This book shows you all the essential secrets of spying: how to collect information and send messages, and how to assemble a kit of specialized equipment. What sort of detective would you be if you didn't have a hidden pocket, an undercover book with a concealed compartment or spy-hole, a secret camera or a trick wallet? Where would you be without cunning disguises and intruder detectors? Out of business, most likely!One warning - keep this book safe. Do not allow it to fall into the wrong hands. Good luck, super sleuth.

Author Biography

Nick Huckleberry Beak spent three years studying medicine, before deciding to take the next logical step of becoming an entertainer! Since then, he has been playing for a living, running his firm Circus Take-Away, and doing magic, mime, juggling, balloon bending, stiltwalking, unicycling and much more besides.

Details

ISBN1843228904
Author Nick Huckleberry Beak
Year 2013
ISBN-10 1843228904
ISBN-13 9781843228905
Media Book
Short Title HT BE A DETECTIVE
Pages 64
Audience Age 8-12
Language English
Publication Date 2013-11-21
Format Hardcover
DEWEY 363.25
Subtitle Crack the Case with 25 Devious Disguises and Devices!
UK Release Date 2013-11-21
Place of Publication Leicester
Country of Publication United Kingdom
Illustrations over 260 photographs
AU Release Date 2013-11-21
NZ Release Date 2013-11-21
Publisher Anness Publishing
Imprint Armadillo Books
Audience Children's (6-12)

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