Moe Berg: The Spy Behind Home Plate

Ages 9 and up.

In the race against Nazi Germany to develop the atomic bomb, who would have suspected that a major league baseball player would take a pivotal role? That very man was Moe Berg--masterful catcher, fluent in nine languages, an Ivy League scholar, an attorney, and a secret agent. Moe Berg's exciting life of mystery and intrigue is sure to captivate young readers as they follow his exploits. Using baseball as a cover, this player made significant intelligence contributions to the United States.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Jewish Publication Society
Published: 05/05/1996
ISBN: 9780827606203
Pages: 170
Weight: 0.61lbs
Size: 8.98h x 6.10w x 0.48d

Review Citations: Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1996 pg. 158 - Recommended, Satisfactory