Venture into the world of codes and ciphers! Codes have been used for thousands of years as a way of hiding important secrets and sending mysterious messages. They are the best way of sending messages covertly and keeping information safe from enemies or nosy siblings! Learn about the fiendishly clever codes and ciphers that have been invented over the years and how even cleverer people have cracked them. Become an expert in cryptology as you follow the stories of famous codebreakers and their place in history. Codebreakers is part of the Mega Bites series, which uncovers the secrets of history, science, and the natural world. Investigate the most complicated thing in the universe - your Brain; then journey to the most mysterious as we dive into a Black Hole; and closer to home, marvel at the genius of the world's smartest Codebreakers! Whichever title you pick, you'll get the expert knowledge and fun facts you need on each topic, with every ebook including illustrations, fun stories, and anecdotes.

The Code Breaker Series Box Set Books 1-3 Men and women from the class of privilege and rank risk their lives to defend England against the treacherous designs of Napoleon. They confront disaster, scandal, and passion as they pursue their code of honor and love. Book One: A CODE OF LOVE Threatened by French spies, assassins, and calculating suitors, can Lady Henrietta Harcourt trust the infamous rake, Lord Cordelier Rathbourne, with her carefully guarded family secrets? Book Two: A CHRISTMAS CODE Lady Gwyneth Beaumont has long awaited the opportunity to show Viscount James Ashworth that she is no longer the impetuous child who dogged his footsteps. Now a much sought-after debutante, she is determined to prove to the hard-headed rake that she is a grown woman and a worthy participant in both the spy game and the game of love. Book THREE: A CODE OF THE HEART When Miss Amelia Bonnington unwittingly stumbles upon a smuggling ring in the modiste shop of her good friend, it is up to Lord Derrick Brinsley to save her. Can the disreputable rake and undercover agent prevent the French from stealing the Royal Navy’s deadly weapon and find love with the only woman capable of redeeming him? *** The Code Breakers Series includes: A Code of Love A Christmas Code A Code of the Heart Keywords: romantic suspense, Regency romance, historical romance, thriller, mystery, military, espionage, spies, Napoleonic Wars

After being uneasy allies in World War II, the 1950s saw the United States and the Soviet Union entering the Cold War, a thirty-year conflict in which the adversaries never went into physical battle with each other but fought many proxy wars in other nations. This gripping and fast-paced book traces the Cold War through the lens of spying and code breaking by showing how advances in computer technology and mathematics kept the technology race every bit as nerve-racking as the arms race that characterized the conflict.

When Mr. Clark, the Year 6 teacher, announces that this term every student will be writing a Daily Status report about their life and their hobbies, Joe panics. What can he write about? His life is boring and he has zero hobbies. But Mr. Clark seems to have the idea that Joe likes making and breaking codes. Result! Joe can run with that. Before he knows it, he’s finding out about the Enigma Machine that was famously used by the British to crack German secret codes during World War II. The trouble is, it’s still not enough to fill up a daily status for forty whole days, so pretty soon Joe is making things up. Big time! The fantasy world that Joe creates in each Daily Status is followed by the hilarious truth of what is actually happening in his real life. It’s all so embarrassing. TELL NO ONE … especially not about his mum’s farting handbag dog, Fluffeta Sue!

Discover the true stories of code breakers who worked behind the scenes during World War II. Men and women cracked enemy codes in order to gain information that helped the Allies win the war.

Code breakers and spies are the stuff of legend and intrigue, but in reality, they dramatically impacted wars and influenced society, as well as altered the field of information technology. Technology during the 1940s was primitive by today's standards, but spying and cryptography were cutting edge for the time. Many have heard of the use of Navajo code talkers during World War II, but this text explores the code talkers and beyond to paint a vivid picture of how cryptography and spy technology shaped the conflict.

The world's great economic powers aligned into two opposing forces in World War I. Although still in its infancy by modern standards at the onset of the conflict, intelligence gathering and espionage would ultimately tip the balance. Readers learn how new technology exploded and resulted in developments in cryptography and surveillance as both sides raced to crack the codes and win the war.

Uncover the secret agents of World War 2—an exciting history book for kids 8 to 12 Discover World War 2’s hidden heroes and villains. Spies, Code Breakers, and Secret Agents explores the intriguing world of spycraft and shows you what goes on behind the scenes in war. From spy schools and ciphers to sneaky tools and secret armies, this guide takes you on a declassified tour of the undercover operations that helped decide the outcome of World War 2. There’s also more than a dozen short spy-ographies that cover some of the most famous (and infamous!) agents that were active during the war. This World War 2 book for kids includes: Fun for aspiring historians―Dig into the causes of and what led up to World War 2 so you can better understand the important part spies played in it. A family-friendly exploration―Learn about history in a fun and accessible way that anyone can enjoy. Covert illustrations―Get an up-close look at actual spies, as well as some seriously amazing spy gear. Amaze your friends and family with all kinds of awesome facts about spies and secret agents from World War 2.

Decode the story of Elizebeth Friedman, the cryptologist who took down gangsters and Nazi spies In this picture book biography, young readers will learn all about Elizebeth Friedman (1892–1980), a brilliant American code breaker who smashed Nazi spy rings, took down gangsters, and created the CIA's first cryptology unit. Her story came to light when her secret papers were finally declassified in 2015. From thwarting notorious rumrunners with only paper and pencil to “counter-spying into the minds and activities of” Nazis, Elizebeth held a pivotal role in the early days of US cryptology. No code was too challenging for her to crack, and Elizebeth’s work undoubtedly saved thousands of lives. Extensive back matter includes explanations of codes and ciphers, further information on cryptology, a bibliography, a timeline of Elizebeth’s life, plus secret messages for young readers to decode.