{"product_id":"spies-of-mississippi-the-true-story-of-the-spy-network-that-tried-to-destroy-the-civil-rights-movement-9781426305955","title":"Spies of Mississippi: The True Story of the Spy Network That Tried to Destroy the Civil Rights Movement","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe Spies of Mississippi\u003c\/i\u003e is a compelling story of how state spies tried to block voting rights for African Americans during the Civil Rights era. This book sheds new light on one of the most momentous periods in American history. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAuthor Rick Bowers has combed through primary-source materials and interviewed surviving activists named in once-secret files, as well as the writings and oral histories of Mississippi civil rights leaders. Readers get first-hand accounts of how neighbors spied on neighbors, teachers spied on students, ministers spied on church-goers, and spies even spied on spies. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Spies of Mississippi\u003c\/i\u003e will inspire readers with the stories of the brave citizens who overcame the forces of white supremacy to usher in a new era of hope and freedom--an age that has recently culminated in the election of Barack Obama. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNational Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.\u003cbr\u003eVisit www.natgeoed.org\/commoncore for more information.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e National Geographic Kids\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/12\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781426305955\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.73lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.16h x 6.32w x 0.64d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Review - Children\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2010 - Recommended - Better Than Most\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2010 pg. 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2010 pg. 58\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2010 - Book Of Special Distinction\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2010 pg. 102\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2010 - Recommended - Better Than Most\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2010 pg. 66\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2010 - Superior,Well Above Average\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader Quiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e135869 \/ Spies of Mississippi: The True Story of the Spy Network That Tried to Destroy the Civil Rights Movem\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.1 \/ \u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade \/ \u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 4\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Rick Bowers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43228317679797,"sku":"9781426305955","price":14.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_91d12eb5-78d7-4a38-b3d8-e4d863a7dc9c.jpg?v=1698724198","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/spies-of-mississippi-the-true-story-of-the-spy-network-that-tried-to-destroy-the-civil-rights-movement-9781426305955","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}