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Code cracking for kids : secret communications throughout history, with 21 codes and ciphers / Jean Daigneau.
"A hands-on guide to introduce kids to the fascinating world of secret codes and ciphers, 'Code cracking for kids' explores many aspects of cryptology, including famous people who used and invented codes and ciphers, such as Julius Caesar and Thomas Jefferson; codes used during wars, including the Enigma machine, whose cracking helped the Allies gather critical information on German intelligence in World War II; and work currently being done by the US government, such as in the National Security Agency."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781641601382
- ISBN: 1641601388
- ISBN: 9781725462472
- ISBN: 1725462478
- Physical Description: xi, 129 pages : illustrations ; 22 x 28 cm
- Publisher: Chicago, Illinois : Chicago Review Press, [2020]
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 123-124) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | What is cryptology? -- Codes and ciphers take their place in history -- Colonies united -- States divided -- The world goes to war -- Breaking the unbreakable -- Hidden right before your eyes and ears -- No answers in sight -- Codes and ciphers in a changing world -- Be a code and cipher champ. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 9 & up Chicago Review Press. 1080L Lexile |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Cryptography > Juvenile literature. Ciphers > Juvenile literature. Spies > Juvenile literature. Espionage > Juvenile literature. Cryptographers > Juvenile literature. |
| Genre: | Handbooks and manuals. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Neosho Newton County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neosho Newton - Neosho | 652.8 DAI (Text)
Digital Bookplate:
SRP 2023
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34126002175837 | Juv Nonfiction | Available | - |
