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The Founding Fathers were Spies! (Secrets of American History series)
by Patricia Lakin
Illustrator: Valerio Fabbretti
Ages: 6+
Published: 2017
Publisher: Simon Spotlight/Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 978-1-4814-9969-9
Keywords: Founding fathers, Revolutionary War, American history
This lively chapter book presents the founding fathers of the United States and their spying activities. Appealing, humorous illustrations. Activities and quiz,