Book Thoughts: Creating and Cracking Codes (McFadzean)

  • tells the history of secret messages, covering all sorts of codes and ciphers
  • includes many photos and helpful graphics
  • very interesting for anyone who likes secret messages!
  • convenient glossary in back

Type: non-fiction picture book
Ages: 8+
Author: Lesley McFadzean

Originally, we checked this out for my code-loving child, but I read the whole thing with fascination! Who doesn’t love the idea of sending secret messages? We learned a lot from this little book. It’s a great bouncing-off point for anyone wanting to dive into the world of cryptography.

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