Code breaker, spy hunter how Elizebeth Friedman changed the course of two world wars
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...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Abrams Books for Young Readers,
2021.
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| Summary: | 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 United States cryptology. No code was too challenging for her to crack, and Elizebeth's work undoubtedly saved thousands of lives. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 1419739638 9781419739637 |
| Author Notes: | 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. |
