Code cracking for kids: secret communications throughout history, with 21 codes and ciphers
(Book)
Author:
Published:
Chicago, Illinois : Chicago Review Press, 2020.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
xi, 129 pages : illustrations ; 22 x 28 cm
Rating:
Ages 9 & up
Status:
4 copies, 1 person is on the wait list.
Description
"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"--
Copies
Location
Call Number
Status
Essex Children's Nonfiction
J 652.8 DAI
Due Jul 29, 2025
Location
Call Number
Status
East Hampton Juvenile Nonfiction
J 652.8 DAI
Due Jul 25, 2025
East Lyme Public J Non-Fiction
J 652.8 Daigneau GOV LIST 2025
In Transit
Woodbridge Juv. NF 600-699
J652.8/DAI
Due Jul 7, 2025
More Details
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781641601382
Lexile measure:
1080
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"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.
Target Audience
Ages 9 & up,Chicago Review Press.
Target Audience
1080L,Lexile
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APA Citation (style guide)
Dagneau, J. (2020). Code cracking for kids: secret communications throughout history, with 21 codes and ciphers. Chicago Review Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Dagneau, Jean. 2020. Code Cracking for Kids: Secret Communications Throughout History, With 21 Codes and Ciphers. Chicago Review Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Dagneau, Jean, Code Cracking for Kids: Secret Communications Throughout History, With 21 Codes and Ciphers. Chicago Review Press, 2020.
MLA Citation (style guide)Dagneau, Jean. Code Cracking for Kids: Secret Communications Throughout History, With 21 Codes and Ciphers. Chicago Review Press, 2020.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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