Codes, ciphers, and cartography : math goes to war / Terry Burrows.

Author: Burrows, Terry, 1963-

Physical Description48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.

Note:Math at war -- Navigation -- Military cartography -- Codes and ciphers -- Code breaking -- Ballistics -- Codes in WWII -- Breaking the Enigma code -- Aeronautics -- Logistics -- Statistics and records.

Note:"Math has always been key to warfare. Scientists use mathematical calculations to understand how missiles fly, or how to build faster airplanes. Soldiers in battle use math to figure out how to hit a particular target. From making sure an army has enough supplies to recording casualties and damage, discover how math and calculations lie at the heart of warfare!"--Provided by publisher.

Audience:Ages 9-12.

Audience:Grades 4 to 6.

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