HCC Science Olympiad : Codebusters

History, trivia, and interesting code-breaking tales are compiled in a guide book to the world of secret writing, their deciphers, and the impact such correspondents have had throughout the years.

A fun, yet informative series that offers a chance to delve deep into a wide range of fascinating subjects from nature, history, and science. Full-color, fun, and crammed with facts, DK's Secret Worlds take a fresh look at familiar subjects with brilliant results! Kids age 9 and up can delve into a wide range of subjects from nature to history to science for researching school projects, sating a curious appetite, or just for the love of reading. Tried-and-tested Web sites and a Mega-reference section are just two of the innovative features that will keep kids and parents coming back for more. Priced to collect, these dramatically designed books are a valuable addition to any child's bookshelf.

Your Mission: Discover Anna's secret message using spycraft tools to uncover hidden codes! It's a true story of the American Revolution: Meet the secret Culper Ring, a network of American spies fighting against the army of British redcoats, and historical figures like George Washington and the soon-to-be-infamous Benedict Arnold. And meet Anna Strong, an unsung heroine who found ingenious ways to communicate top-secret messages to her fellow spies, helping to save the American colonies from British rule. It's a mystery to solve: There are clues embedded in the book's text and illustrations. Spycraft materials, including a cipher wheel, come in an envelope at the beginning of the book. Use them to decode Anna's hidden message and discover the secret mission she undertook for the Culper Ring! 2020 KNEA Reading Circle List Title      

The thrilling true story of the female spy who helped save the American Revolution Anna Smith Strong (1790-1812) was a fearless woman who acted as a spy for George Washington during the Revolutionary War. Recruited by Washington's spymaster, Major Benjamin Tallmadge, she joined the Culper Ring, a group of American spies. General Washington placed a huge amount of trust in his spies, and Anna helped pass him important messages at a great risk to herself and her family. One of her cleverer devices was to hang laundry on the line in a planned fashion so that other spies could read the "message." Had she been discovered by the British, she would have faced jail or execution. Thrilling and dramatic, Anna Strong tells the story of how one brave woman helped change the course of American history. The book includes an author's note, a bibliography, an index, and a spy code so kids can get involved in the action.