The Cryptoclub: Using Mathematics to Make and Break Secret Codes
by Janet Beissinger and Vera Pless
Sales Rank: 740125
List Price: $35.00 $32.71 At Amazon
Paperback: 215 pages
Publisher: AK Peters, Ltd. August 11, 2006
Language: English
ISBN-10: 156881223X
ISBN-13: 978-1568812236
Product Dimensions:
8.8 x 8 x 0.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
Product Review The Cryptoclub is intended for middle-school students, and could be used for classroom teaching or as a supplemental or recreational book for students interested in cryptography. However, the potential appeal is much broader: the simplest ciphers could be solved by a child in grade school, and much of The Cryptoclub can be enjoyed by adults as well. --MAA Reviews
Product Review The Cryptoclub is more than just a "math book": a story line is woven around each type of code, making it more interesting for students. This book could serve as a resource for enrichment or gifted programs [and] could easily be incorporated into a cross-curricular thematic unit. --Teaching Children Mathematics Customer Reviews & Comments
This is an engrossing story with terrific illustrations. Even kids who think they do not like math will enjoy this charming book. We especially enjoyed learning a little about the history of secret codes as we read the book.
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