The Code & Cipher Book

The Code & Cipher Book
Author: Jane Sarnoff
Publisher: MacMillan Publishing Company
Total Pages: 44
Release: 1975
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780684162195

Text and illustrations introduce various codes and ciphers and give examples of their use throughout history.

The Code Book: The Secrets Behind Codebreaking

The Code Book: The Secrets Behind Codebreaking
Author: Simon Singh
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2002-05-14
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN: 0375890122

"As gripping as a good thriller." --The Washington Post Unpack the science of secrecy and discover the methods behind cryptography--the encoding and decoding of information--in this clear and easy-to-understand young adult adaptation of the national bestseller that's perfect for this age of WikiLeaks, the Sony hack, and other events that reveal the extent to which our technology is never quite as secure as we want to believe. Coders and codebreakers alike will be fascinated by history's most mesmerizing stories of intrigue and cunning--from Julius Caesar and his Caeser cipher to the Allies' use of the Enigma machine to decode German messages during World War II. Accessible, compelling, and timely, The Code Book is sure to make readers see the past--and the future--in a whole new way. "Singh's power of explaining complex ideas is as dazzling as ever." --The Guardian

Codes, Ciphers and Secret Writing

Codes, Ciphers and Secret Writing
Author: Martin Gardner
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 100
Release: 1984-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780486247618

Explains various methods used in cryptography and presents examples to help readers in breaking secret codes

Secret Code Book: Substitution Ciphers

Secret Code Book: Substitution Ciphers
Author: John Redden
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 58
Release: 2017-09-02
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1387346083

The Secret Code Book is a short introduction to substitution ciphers. The chapters ease young readers into the concept of rotation ciphers and work their way up to the Vigenère cipher. Along the way, readers will also learn about geometric approaches to secret codes such as the Pigpen cipher. As a bonus, there is a brief description of frequency analysis and how it is used to crack secret codes. frper gpbqr obbx In addition, this book actively challenges readers with practice missions where answers are listed in the back. Also, there is a cut-out rotation template that is provided to make your very own cipher disk! After reading this book, you will have all the basic tools needed to create secret messages.

Can You Crack the Code?

Can You Crack the Code?
Author: Ella Schwartz
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2019-03-26
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1681199890

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.

Break the Code

Break the Code
Author: Bud Johnson
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 86
Release: 1997
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0486291464

Simply and clearly written book, filled with cartoons and easy-to-follow instructions, tells youngsters 8 and up how to break 6 different types of coded messages. Examples and solutions.

Codes and Ciphers - A History of Cryptography

Codes and Ciphers - A History of Cryptography
Author: Alexander D'Agapeyeff
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Total Pages: 153
Release: 2016-08-26
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1473350913

This vintage book contains Alexander D’Agapeyeff’s famous 1939 work, Codes and Ciphers - A History of Cryptography. Cryptography is the employment of codes and ciphers to protect secrets, and it has a long and interesting history. This fantastic volume offers a detailed history of cryptography from ancient times to modernity, written by the Russian-born English cryptographer, Alexander D'Agapeyeff. The contents include: - The beginnings of Cryptography - From the Middle Ages Onwards - Signals, Signs, and Secret Languages - Commercial Codes - Military Codes and Ciphers - Types of Codes and Ciphers - Methods of Deciphering Many antiquarian texts such as this, especially those dating back to the 1900s and before, are increasingly hard to come by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

The Book of Codes

The Book of Codes
Author: Paul Lunde
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Ciphers
ISBN: 9780520260139

This illustrated encyclopedia surveys the history and development of code-making and code-breaking in all areas of culture and society from hieroglyphs and runes to DNA, the Zodiac Killer, graffiti, and beyond.

Top Secret

Top Secret
Author: Paul B. Janeczko
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2006-04-11
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780763629724

Presents history, trivia, and code-breaking tales in a guide book to the world of secret writing that includes examples of a variety of codes and ciphers.

De/CIPHER

De/CIPHER
Author: Mark Frary
Publisher: Modern Books
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2017-10-26
Genre: Ciphers
ISBN: 9781911130376

A timely reference work in the light of the rise of Wikileaks, GCHQ and recent political hacking activity. Codes win wars, conceal state secrets, protect privacy, secure banks and transmit messages. Through 45 of the world's most influential codes and ciphers, DECIPHER presents a compelling insight into the art and science of cryptography. Structured chronologically, DECIPHER provides practical tools for understanding and using these fascinating codes and ciphers. It features a diverse range of codes, including the Caesar shift cipher, Easter Island's bewildering Rongorongo and the famous Enigma code at Bletchley Park. DECIPHER also includes features on famous codebreakers of history such as Alan Turing, Jonas Nordby and Auguste Kerckhoffs, providing a comprehensive overview to this beguiling, secretive world.