Code Breaker, Spy Hunter: How Elizebeth Friedman Changed the Course of Two World Wars
How Elizebeth Friedman Changed the Course of Two World Wars
Will be published approx. on 18. March 2021
Book
Hardback
48 pages
978-1-4197-3963-7 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
Reviews / Votes
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 * Wallmark's lively, detailed text maximizes the appeal of Friedman's story, focusing on the demand for Elizebeth's skills apart from those of her acclaimed husband, and Smart's digitally assembled watercolors sport a vibrant stylishness. * Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books * An engaging introduction to a unique woman in a fascinating field. * School Library Journal * Painted in watercolor and gouache and digitally assembled, the book's attractive illustrations often incorporate a quote or a stream of letters representing code. * Booklist *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Abrams
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 6 to 99 years
Product notice
With printed dust jacket
Illustrations
Full-colour illustrations throughout
Dimensions
Height: 275 mm
Width: 229 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
444 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4197-3963-7 (9781419739637)
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E-Book
03/2021
Abrams Books for Young Readers
€15.49
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Persons
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. You
can find her at lauriewallmark.com and @lauriewallmark. Brooke Smart
loves telling stories through her illustrations, especially stories
about brave women from history. She has always loved to read, and
growing up she could be found nightly falling asleep with a book on her
chest. Illustrating books as a professional artist is a lifelong dream
come true. She is living the busy, tired, happy, wonderful dream in Salt
Lake City, Utah, with her husband, their three kids, and their naughty
cat named Sunshine. Learn more about her at brooke-smart.com.
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. You
can find her at lauriewallmark.com and @lauriewallmark. Brooke Smart
loves telling stories through her illustrations, especially stories
about brave women from history. She has always loved to read, and
growing up she could be found nightly falling asleep with a book on her
chest. Illustrating books as a professional artist is a lifelong dream
come true. She is living the busy, tired, happy, wonderful dream in Salt
Lake City, Utah, with her husband, their three kids, and their naughty
cat named Sunshine. Learn more about her at brooke-smart.com.