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The FBI (High Interest Books: Top Secret)

by Sheela Ramaprian

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Publisher Comments:

Each book is clearly written using simple sentences and familiar vocabulary. Brilliant color photos, fascinating sidebars, and user-friendly fact boxes, charts, and tables highlight key information in the text.<P>Wiretapping. Narcotics busts. Taking a bullet for the president. Top-secret agents do it all! Find out about the jobs they perform, how they gather intelligence and conduct investigations, and the training that protects them on dangerous missions.

Synopsis:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 45) and index.

Synopsis:

This series examines five branches of law enforcement that serve very specific, special functions: the FBI, the CIA, Sky Marshals, Undercover Agents, and the Secret Service. Many people know very little about how these branches truly operate. This series delves into the origins, missions, training regimens, and futures of these intriguing extensions of United States law.
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Table of Contents

What is the FBI? — Special agents — On the scene — The future of the FBI.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780516243757
Author:
Ramaprian, Sheela
Publisher:
Children's Press(CT)
Location:
New York
Subject:
United states
Subject:
Vocational Guidance
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Politics / Current Events
Subject:
Law & Crime
Subject:
Politics & Government
Subject:
Forensic Science
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Legal Reference
Subject:
Social Science - Politics & Government
Edition Description:
Paperback
Series:
High Interest Books: Top Secret
Series Volume:
2001-10
Publication Date:
March 2003
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
Elementary and junior high
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
48
Dimensions:
6.30x8.46x.12 in. .20 lbs.
Age Level:
09-12
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