Codes and Ciphers (Spy Files) - Hardcover

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Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1845389778 ISBN 13: 9781845389772

Publisher: Kingscourt, 2008

Synopsis

Rare Book

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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)

About the Author

by Adrian Gilbert

Edition details

• Publisher: Kingscourt
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1845389778
• ISBN 13: 9781845389772
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32