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Spying on spies : how Elizebeth Smith Friedman broke the Nazis' secret codes
Author: Moss, Marissa

Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers (2024)

Dewey: 652
Classification: Biography
Physical Description: 224 p., ill., 21 cm

BTSB No: 661667

ISBN: 9781419767319

Ages: 10-14

Grades: 5-9

Subjects:
Friedman, Elizebeth, -- 1892-1980
Cryptographers -- United States -- Biography
Cryptography -- United States -- History -- 20th century
World War, 1914-1918 -- Female participation
World War, 1939-1945 -- Female participation

Price: $24.48

Summary:
One of the founders of U.S. cryptology who would eventually become one of the world's greatest code breakers, Elizebeth Smith Friedman (1892-1980) was a brilliant mind behind many important battles throughout the 20th century, saving many lives through her intelligence and heroism. The gripping story of America's first female cryptanalyst who busted Nazi spy rings.

Accelerated Reader Information:
   Interest Level: MG+
   Reading Level: 7.20
   Points: 5.0   Quiz: 554034

Reviews:
   Kirkus Reviews (+) (02/01/24)
   School Library Journal (10/11/24)
   Booklist (02/01/24)
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (A) (00/03/24)
The Hornbook (00/07/24)

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