Mysterious Messages : a History of Codes and Ciphers
VOYA: In a standout example of middle grade nonfiction, this cleverly designed, engaging book will answer every question about codes and ciphers?and then some. Well-organized information, presented in chronological sequence (with fifteen chapters ranging from "Clay, Wax, and Greece [1500 BCE-100 BCE]" to "Colossus, Lucifer, and Kryptos [1945 CE-]") is enhanced with a glossary, a […]
The Great Race : the Amazing Round-the-world Auto Race of 1908
Children's Literature: A hundred years ago, the automobile was a novelty?a toy for the rich and famous. Prior to Henry Ford's revolutionary assembly-line process, automobiles were essentially built-to-order, one at a time. European automakers eager to capture this young market devised races?emphasizing endurance over speed?to prove the superiority of their products. The New York Times […]