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Codes and Ciphers (Spy Files) - Hardcover

Gilbert, Adrian

 
9781595665942: Codes and Ciphers (Spy Files)

Synopsis

Children can explore the exciting world of espionage through these adventures of famous real-life spies and their cunning covert operations, covering code-breaking techniques, bugs, fake identities, and more.

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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)

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by Adrian Gilbert

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