Code Breaker, Spy Hunter - by Laurie Wallmark (Hardcover)

The "Elizebeth Friedman: The Code Breaker" book is a captivating biography that tells the story of an extraordinary woman who played a pivotal role in the early days of US cryptology.

Elizebeth Friedman was a brilliant code breaker who smashed Nazi spy rings, took down gangsters, and created the CIA's first cryptology unit.

Her remarkable life came to light when her secret papers were finally declassified in 2015. This book is an engaging introduction to a unique woman in a fascinating field, with vibrant watercolor and gouache illustrations that incorporate quotes or streams of letters representing code.

The text focuses on Elizebeth's demanding skills apart from her acclaimed husband, providing a detailed account of her life and work. The book includes extensive back matter, featuring 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.

With its blend of history, STEM, and engaging illustrations, this book is sure to captivate young readers and inspire them to learn more about the fascinating world of code breaking.