Is the life of a CIA agent really as exciting and dangerous as it appears? Readers discover the truth behind the secret life of CIA agents as they learn what it takes to work for the Central Intelligence Agency. As vivid full-color photographs draw them in to this secretive world, they explore essential facts about the skills, education, and training needed to follow this high-interest career path. Eye-catching fact boxes, graphic organizers, and sidebars are found alongside the detailed main text, giving readers an inside look at this covert career.