Overview
Dive into the secret history of . . . secrets! Cryptology is the art and science of secret communication, and its purpose is to protect precious information and keep people safe. Learn about its building blocks: ciphers, codes, and keys. People have wanted to hide messages and important information for millennia. Read how history's coolest codes and ciphers have progressed from belts and sticks to rotating disks and supercomputers. Use your cryptology skills to design your own secret cipher. And learn about the smart people who built and broke the strongest secret systems.
Full Product Details
Author: Rachael L. Thomas
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint: Lerner Publishing Group
Dimensions:
Width: 18.40cm
, Height: 0.80cm
, Length: 23.50cm
Weight: 0.240kg
ISBN: 9781728404615
ISBN 10: 1728404614
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 01 August 2021
Recommended Age: From 9 to 11 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
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Children / Juvenile
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Educational: Primary & Secondary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
This series shines a spotlight on cryptology, both its long history and its place in the modern world. Young readers will be introduced to influential people in the history of cryptology and their contributions to the field. They will also discover the importance of digital cryptology in the cyber age. The series examines complicated subjects such as blockchain with simplified language, but it might still be too difficult for some younger readers to understand. Throughout the books, the author includes 'STEAM spotlights, ' which draw attention to one of the STEAM subjects within cryptology. For example, the use of art to create Sumerian cuneiforms, technology to encrypt digital data, and math to use frequency analysis. Each book also includes a craft, glossary, resources, and index. VERDICT Quality material for a research paper but only someone really interested in the topic would pick it up otherwise. --School Library Journal -- (11/1/2021 12:00:00 AM)
This series shines a spotlight on cryptology, both its long history and its place in the modern world. Young readers will be introduced to influential people in the history of cryptology and their contributions to the field. They will also discover the importance of digital cryptology in the cyber age. The series examines complicated subjects such as blockchain with simplified language, but it might still be too difficult for some younger readers to understand. Throughout the books, the author includes 'STEAM spotlights, ' which draw attention to one of the STEAM subjects within cryptology. For example, the use of art to create Sumerian cuneiforms, technology to encrypt digital data, and math to use frequency analysis. Each book also includes a craft, glossary, resources, and index. VERDICT Quality material for a research paper but only someone really interested in the topic would pick it up otherwise.--School Library Journal -- Journal (11/1/2021 12:00:00 AM)
Author Information
Rachael L. Thomas is an educational writer and digital media strategist. When she isn't working on new ideas to expand children's library shelves, you'll find her at Buffalo Wild Wings.
