Codes and Ciphers (Spy Files) - Softcover

Gilbert, Adrian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1554075734 ISBN 13: 9781554075737

Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd, 2009

Synopsis

The enduring appeal of spies and their technology, codes and mysterious ways are explored in this engaging series of four colorful books. Each explores a different aspect of the spy trade, interspersing historical tidbits with tales of spies from popular culture and contemporary movies. Other titles in this series include: Secret Agents, Spy School, and Top Technology.

Codes and Ciphers covers everything from Caesar's alphabetic substitution system and Morse code to the Enigma machines and microdots of World War II. Sidebars explain how to create a cipher, how to craft invisible ink messages using wax and crayons and how to make a one-time pad.

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Product Description

Codes and Ciphers Explore the exciting world of espionage with this title devoted to secret agants. Children will learn of the thrilling histories underlying spying, secret agents and "intelligence gathering." Primary sources like newspaper clippings and book excerpts augument the text, Top Secret Fact boxes tantalize young readers with surprising details of life in the "underworld." Full description

Review

An excellent overview... Short paragraphs and great photographs...draw readers quickly through the information. Useful for reports and browsing.--Cynde Suite, Bartow Library System, Adairsville, GA"School Library Journal" (04/01/2010)

This book gives an excellent overview of the historical and practical use of codes and ciphers in spy work. Coverage includes the Caesar cipher and Morse code, the use of Navaho code talkers during World War II, secret writing, the use of microdots, and cipher machines such as Enigma and the Japanese Purple.... The text's short paragraphs and great pictures are combined in a collage style that will draw readers quickly through the information. Useful for reports and browsing.--Cynde Suite, Bartow Library System, Adairsville, G"School Library Journal" (04/01/2010)

Edition details

• Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1554075734
• ISBN 13: 9781554075737
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32