Can you crack the code? : a fascinating history of ciphers and cryptography
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Williams, Lily, illustrator.
Published
New York : Bloomsbury, 2019.
ISBN
9781681195148, 1681195143
Status
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| ADD - BKC_1 | j652.8 SCH | On Shelf |
| Cicero Public Library - Juvenile Stacks | J 652.8 SCH | On Shelf |
| Crete Public Library District - Youth Services NonFiction | J 652.8 SCHWARTZ, E. | On Shelf |
| Downers Grove Public Library - 1st Floor - Kids | J 652.8 SCH | Checked out |
| Eisenhower Public Library District - Juvenile Stacks | J 652.8 SCH | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Bloomsbury, 2019.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
118 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9781681195148, 1681195143
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical information (107-111) and index.
Description
"Codes can carry big secrets! Throughout history, lots of good guys and lots of bad guys have used codes to keep their messages under wraps. This fun and flippable nonfiction features stories of hidden treasures, war-time maneuverings, and contemporary hacking as well as explaining the mechanics behind the codes in accessible and kid friendly forms. Sidebars call out activities that invite the reader to try their own hand at cracking and crafting their own secret messages. This is the launch of an exciting new series that invites readers into a STEM topic through compelling historical anecdotes, scientific backup, and DIY projects."--,Provided by publisher.
Target Audience
Ages 8-12.
Target Audience
Grades 4 to 6.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Schwartz, E., & Williams, L. (2019). Can you crack the code?: a fascinating history of ciphers and cryptography . Bloomsbury.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Schwartz, Ella, 1974- and Lily, Williams. 2019. Can You Crack the Code?: A Fascinating History of Ciphers and Cryptography. New York: Bloomsbury.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Schwartz, Ella, 1974- and Lily, Williams. Can You Crack the Code?: A Fascinating History of Ciphers and Cryptography New York: Bloomsbury, 2019.
Harvard Citation (style guide)Schwartz, E. and Williams, L. (2019). Can you crack the code?: a fascinating history of ciphers and cryptography. New York: Bloomsbury.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Schwartz, Ella, and Lily Williams. Can You Crack the Code?: A Fascinating History of Ciphers and Cryptography Bloomsbury, 2019.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
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