Code breaker, spy hunter : how Elizebeth Friedman changed the course of two world wars / words by Laurie Wallmark ; art by Brooke Smart.
A picture book biography of Elizebeth Friedman, a brilliant American code breaker who smashed Nazi spy rings, took down gangsters, and created the CIA's first cryptology unit, includes explanations of codes and ciphers and secret messages for young readers to decode.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781419739637
- ISBN: 1419739638
- Physical Description: 1 volume unpaged : color illustrations ; 28 cm
- Publisher: New York : Harry N. Abrams, 2021.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR MG 6.3 0.5 512556. |
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Subject: | Friedman, Elizebeth, 1892-1980. Friedman, Elizebeth, 1892-1980. > Juvenile literature. Women cryptographers > United States > Biography. Cryptography > United States > History. |
Genre: | Biographies. |
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Code Breaker, Spy Hunter : How Elizebeth Friedman Changed the Course of Two World Wars
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Code Breaker, Spy Hunter : How Elizebeth Friedman Changed the Course of Two World Wars
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 CIA'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