Elizebeth Smith Friedman Code Breaker The Woman All Spies Feared by Amy Butler Greenfield 2021 Hardcover-image
Elizebeth Smith Friedman Code Breaker The Woman All Spies Feared by Amy Butler Greenfield 2021 Hardcover-image

Elizebeth Smith Friedman Code Breaker The Woman All Spies Feared by Amy Butler Greenfield 2021 Hardcover

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Synopsis: An inspiring true story, perfect for fans of Hidden Figures, about an American woman who pioneered codebreaking in WWI and WWII but was only recently recognized for her extraordinary contributions. A YALSA EXCELLENCE IN NONFICTION FINALIST - A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Elizebeth Smith Friedman had a rare talent for spotting patterns and solving puzzles. These skills led her to become one of the top cryptanalysts in America during both World War I and World War II. She originally came to code breaking through her love for Shakespeare when she was hired by an eccentric millionaire to prove that Shakespeare's plays had secret messages in them. Within a year, she had learned so much about code breaking that she was a star in the making. She went on to play a major role decoding messages during WWI and WWII and also for the Coast Guard's war against smugglers. Elizebeth and her husband, William, became the top code-breaking team in the US, and she did it all at a time when most women weren't welcome in the workforce. Amy Butler Greenfield is an award-winning historian and novelist who aims to shed light on this female pioneer of the STEM community., An inspiring true story, perfect for fans of Hidden Figures, about an American woman who pioneered codebreaking in WWI and WWII but was only recently recognized for her extraordinary contributions. A YALSA EXCELLENCE IN NONFICTION FINALIST * A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Elizebeth Smith Friedman had a rare talent for spotting patterns and solving puzzles. These skills led her to become one of the top cryptanalysts in America during both World War I and World War II. She originally came to code breaking through her love for Shakespeare when she was hired by an eccentric millionaire to prove that Shakespeare's plays had secret messages in them. Within a year, she had learned so much about code breaking that she was a star in the making. She went on to play a major role decoding messages during WWI and WWII and also for the Coast Guard's war against smugglers. Elizebeth and her husband, William, became the top code-breaking team in the US, and she did it all at a time when most women weren't welcome in the workforce. Amy Butler Greenfield is an award-winning historian and novelist who aims to shed light on this female pioneer of the STEM community. LC Classification Number: D639.C75G74 2021 Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction, History Publication Year: 2021 Item Width: 6.5 in LCCN: 2021-009061 Intended Audience: Young Adult Audience Topic: Biography & Autobiography / Science & Technology, Biography & Autobiography / Women, Language Arts / Communication, World Reviews: "A captivating account of the life and critical contributions of 'one of the most formidable code breakers in the world.'" -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "Greenfield delivers the tale with enthusiasm and narrative flair, including lots of photos of her photogenic subject." --The Bulletin, starred review "Inspiring, informative, and entertaining." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review ISBN-13: 9780593127193 Format: Hardcover Item Length: 9.4 in Number of Pages: 336 Pages ISBN-10: 0593127196 TitleLeading: The Book Title: Woman All Spies Fear : Code Breaker Elizebeth Smith Friedman and Her Hidden Life Language: English Illustrator: Yes Item Height: 1.1 in Author: Amy Butler Greenfield Item Weight: 21.2 Oz gtin13: 9780593127193 Publisher: Random House Children's Books Grade From: Seventh Grade brand: Random House Children's Books

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Woman All Spies Fear : Code Breaker Elizebeth Smith Friedman and Her Hidden Life, Hardcover by Greenfield, Amy Butler, ISBN 0593127196, ISBN-13 9780593127193, Brand New, Free shipping in the US "Biography of Elizebeth Smith Friedman, an American woman who pioneered codebreaking in WWI and WWII but was only recently recognized for her extraordinary contributions to the field"--

  1. This gripping biography shines a light on Elizebeth Smith Friedman, an unsung hero who revolutionized codebreaking during both world wars. Greenfield’s vivid storytelling brings Friedman’s brilliance and perseverance to life, revealing how she cracked enemy codes while battling sexism in a male-dominated field. A must-read for anyone who loves history, espionage, or stories of remarkable women who changed the world behind the scenes. Engaging, inspiring, and long overdue!

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