Classic Codes and Ciphers
From the Series Cryptology (Alternator Books ®)
Dive into the secret history of . . . secrets! Cryptology is the art and science of secret communication, and its purpose is to protect precious information and keep people safe. Learn about its building blocks: ciphers, codes, and keys.
People have wanted to hide messages and important information for millennia. Read how history’s coolest codes and ciphers have progressed from belts and sticks to rotating disks and supercomputers. Use your cryptology skills to design your own secret cipher. And learn about the smart people who built and broke the strongest secret systems.
| Format | Your Price | Add |
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978-1-7284-0461-5
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$22.99 | |
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978-1-7284-3362-2
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$34.99 |
| Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 6 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 4 |
| Genre | Social Studies |
| Category | 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction, STEM, STEM: Technology |
| Copyright | 2022 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Brand | Alternator Books ® |
| Imprint | Lerner Publications ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2021-08-01 |
Author: Rachael L. Thomas
Rachael L. Thomas is an educational writer and digital media strategist. When she isn’t working on new ideas to expand children’s library shelves, you’ll find her at Buffalo Wild Wings.
Reviews
School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
“[S]hines a spotlight on cryptology, both its long history and its place in the modern world. . . . Quality material for a research paper.”—School Library Journal
