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1) Top secret: a handbook of codes, ciphers, and secret writing

Author

Janeczko, Paul B

Publisher

Candlewick Press

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 3

Language

English

Description

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Presents a guide to codemaking, codebreaking, and their role in history, describing different types of codes and ciphers, discussing codebreaking and concealment techniques, and including brief stories about exciting moments in the history of the art.

2) Codes and ciphers: secret writing through the ages

Author

Laffin, John

Publisher

Abelard-Schuman

Pub. Date

1964

Language

English

Description

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An "anecdotal account of cryptography from ancient times to the computer age. Famous codes and ciphers, examples for readers to solve.

3) More codes for kids

Author

Albert, Burton

Publisher

A. Whitman

Pub. Date

c1979

Language

English

Description

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More codes for cryptanalysts to crack, many with jokes or riddles for answers. Includes, among others, a Code-a-Nut Tree and Back-Flip Triple Decker codes.