A young reader’s adaptation of whistleblower and bestselling author Edward Snowden's memoir—featuring a brand-new afterword that includes resources to learn about the basics of digital security.
In 2013, Edward Snowden shocked the world when he revealed that the United States government was secretly building a system of mass surveillance with the ability to gaze into the private lives of every person on earth. Phone calls, text messages, emails—nothing was safe from prying eyes. Now the man who risked everything to expose the truth about government spying details to a new generation how he helped build that system, what motivated him to try to bring it down, and how young people can strive to protect their privacy in the digital age.
Book Genres Autobiography/Biography, Memoir, Narrative Nonfiction
Canadian Rights Yes
Dewey B
Title alpha Permanent Record (Young Readers Edition): How One Man Exposed the Truth about Government Spying and Digital Security
Level Biography High Plus
Pages Count 256
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Edward J. Snowden (1983– ) United States. Officials and employee of the National Security Agency (NSA). Whistle blowing. Leaks (Disclosure of information). Electronic surveillance. Government information. Digital security.
Lexile 1120L
Trim Size 9" x 6"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2021-02-08
JLG Release Date Apr 2021
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Biography High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
Biography High Plus
Biography High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
Fascinating biographies and compelling personal stories that provide a view into history or perspective on the issues of our times.
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