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Spy University
by Susan Avery
Posted: Sep 20, 2007

Hardy Boys, look out. The world of forensics and "CSI" has taken the concept of police work to a more intense place and kids are certainly as caught up in the wave as their parents. Scholastic, ever the innovator in educational toys, brings forward an idea to keep the curiosity and deductive reasoning skills going: Spy University. Think of it as a book-of-the-month club, but better. Every month, your grandchild will receive a package full of spy-themed material and gear to keep them nosing around for hours. The first kit includes the Trainee Handbook, fingerprint cards, a motion detector, a combination telescope/microscope, and a nifty attaché for storing it all. Plus, clubbers will have exclusive access to Scholastic's spy website. Beware the reconnaissance missions to your bedroom.