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The Secret Life of Codes

Name: The Secret Life of Codes
ISBN: 9781407107158

By Kjartan Poskitt

Adjectives

informative entertaining educational humorous

Genres

Non-fiction Humour

What is The Secret Life of Codes about?

Delve into the intriguing world of secret codes with Kjartan Poskitt's 'The Secret Life of Codes'. This book introduces readers to various methods of encoding and decoding messages, from simple ciphers to complex systems like the Enigma machine. Through engaging explanations and humorous illustrations, it reveals the mathematics behind cryptography, offering practical tips and tricks to create and break codes. Perfect for young readers eager to explore the hidden language of secrecy.

About the author

Kjartan Poskitt is a British author best known for his funny and clever books about maths, including the popular 'Murderous Maths' series. He loves making tricky topics exciting and easy to understand. Kjartan enjoys puzzles, jokes, and inspiring children to have fun with learning. Many children enjoy his entertaining style and creative ideas.

Pages

157 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Edition published

2009

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