From the Publisher:
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.
My thoughts:
Such a great
addition to my collection of books on codes and ciphers. I'll be taking this one along on my school visits. The history text is the
perfect length, with accessible text and narrative.
The illustrations
are just perfect. And I loved the DIY projects—I could see these being a great
project for the classroom.
Highly
recommended for your middle-grade mystery and spy buff.
This sounds like a book that will get wide readership with the middle-grade set. Thanks for telling ma about it.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy books like this and know quite a few kids who would take this on in one sitting. Thanks for the post and I'll compare it to another one I'm about to start called Game Logic.
ReplyDeleteI have this book in my library pile right now! Thanks for the fun review and for sharing this title with us for MMGM.
ReplyDeleteoooh, I love codes and puzzles!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like it would be such a great option for the 9-12 year old age group! Codes and mysteries are always so much fun!
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