Mysterious Messages: A History of Codes and Ciphers
By Gary Blackwood
By Gary BlackwoodRead by George Guidall
Age Range: 10 and up
Age Range: 10 and up
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Published on Oct 29, 2009 | 144 Pages
Published on Oct 29, 2009 | 144 Pages
This fascinating look at history?s most mysterious messages is packed with puzzles to decode and ciphers that kids can use themselves. Here are the encrypted notes of Spartan warriors, the brilliant code-crackers of Elizabeth I, secret messages of the American Revolution, spy books of the Civil War, the famous Enigma Machine, and the Navajo code talkers. As computers change the way we communicate, codes today are more intriguing than ever.
From invisible ink to the CIA, this exciting trip through history is a hands-on, interactive experience? so get cracking!
Author
Gary Blackwood
Gary Blackwood is a playwright and the author of many books for young readers, including, Curiosity, Mysterious Messages: A history of Codes and Ciphers and Around the World in 100 Days. He is best known for the bestselling Shakespeare Stealer series. He lives in Nova Scotia.
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