Code Breaker, Spy Hunter: How Elizebeth Friedman Changed The Course Of Two World Wars

byLaurie WallmarkIllustratorBrooke Smart

March 2, 2021|
Code Breaker, Spy Hunter: How Elizebeth Friedman Changed The Course Of Two World Wars by Laurie Wallmark
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Decode the story of Elizebeth Friedman, the cryptologist who took down gangsters and Nazi spies

In this picture book biography, 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.
 
Award-winning author Laurie Wallmark has written picture-book biographies of women in STEM fields ranging from computer science to mathematics, astronomy to code breaking. Her books have earned multiple starred reviews, been chosen as Junior Library Guild Selections, and received awards such as Outstanding Science Trade Book, Cook Priz...
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Title:Code Breaker, Spy Hunter: How Elizebeth Friedman Changed The Course Of Two World Wars
Format:Hardcover
Product dimensions:48 pages, 10.5 X 8.5 X 0.98 in
Shipping dimensions:48 pages, 10.5 X 8.5 X 0.98 in
Published:March 2, 2021
Publisher:Abrams Books for Young Readers
Language:English
Appropriate for ages:All ages
ISBN - 13:9781419739637

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