Can You Crack the Code?: A Fascinating History of Ciphers and Cryptography

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Synopsis
Codes can carry big secrets! Throughout history, lots of good guys and lots of bad guys have used codes to keep their messages under wraps. This fun and flippable nonfiction features stories of hidden treasures, war-time maneuverings, and contemporary hacking as well as explaining the mechanics behind the codes in accessible and kid friendly forms. Sidebars call out activities that invite the reader to try their own hand at cracking and crafting their own secret messages. This is the launch of an exciting new series that invites readers into a STEM topic through compelling historical anecdotes, scientific backup, and DIY projects.
Copyright:
2019

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
176 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781681199894
Related ISBNs:
9781681195148
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Bloomsbury
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Children's Books, Nonfiction, Science, Biographies and Memoirs, Computers and Internet, Technology
Grade Levels:
Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Sixth grade
Reading Age:
8–12
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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