Code Breaker, Spy Hunter: How Elizebeth Friedman Changed the Course of Two World Wars - Couverture rigide

Wallmark, Laurie

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1419739638 ISBN 13 : 9781419739637

Editeur : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2021

Synopsis

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.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

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 Prize Honor, and Parents' Choice Gold Medal. She is a former software engineer and computer science professor. She lives in Ringoes, New Jersey.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Abrams Books for Young Readers
• Date d'édition: 2021
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1419739638
• ISBN 13: 9781419739637
• Reliure: Relié
• Illustrateur: Smart Brooke
• Nombre de pages: 48
• Coordonnées du fabricant: WordUnited GmbH; distribution@wordunited.com; ; Theodorstrasse 105; DUSSELDORF; 40472; Allemagne