Wallmark Laurie - Code Breaker Spy Hunter: How Elizebeth Friedman Changed The Course Of Two World Wars - Hardcover

Binding: Hardcover
Description: Decode the story of Elizebeth Friedman the cryptologist who took down gangsters and Nazi spies in Code Breaker Spy Hunter a picture book biography from award - winning author Laurie Wallmark and illustrator Brooke Smart. An engaging introduction to a unique woman in a fascinating field (School Library Journal) young readers will learn all about Elizebeth Friedman (1892 1980) a brilliant American code breaker who smashed Nazi spy rings took down gangsters and created the CI a's first cryptology unit. Her story came to light when her secret papers were finally declassified in 2015. From thwarting notorious rumrunners with only paper and pencil to counter - spying into the minds and activities of Nazis Elizebeth held a pivotal role in the early days of US cryptology. No code was too challenging for her to crack and Elizebeth's work undoubtedly saved thousands of lives. Extensive back matter includes explanations of codes and ciphers further information on cryptology a bibliography a timeline of Elizebeth's life plus secret messages for young readers to decode. Youngsters will be fascinated by this engaging biographical selection of an original thinker which includes elements of STEM and history and provides a picture of a dedicated resilient woman. Kirkus Reviews
Title: Code Breaker Spy Hunter: How Elizebeth Friedman Changed The Course Of Two World Wars
Author(s): Wallmark Laurie, Brooke Smart
Publisher: Abrams
Barcode: 9781419739637
Pages: 48 Pages, Full-Colour Illustrations Throughout
Publication Date: 3/2/2021
Category: History & The Past: General Interest (Children's / Teenage)