{"product_id":"the-cryptoclub-janet-beissinger-9781568812236","title":"The Cryptoclub: Using Mathematics to Make and Break Secret Codes","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoin the Cryptokids as they apply basic mathematics to make and break secret codes. This book has many hands-on activities that have been tested in both classrooms and informal settings. Classic coding methods are discussed, such as Caesar, substitution, Vigenère, and multiplicative ciphers as well as the modern RSA. Math topics covered include: - Addition and Subtraction with, negative numbers, decimals, and percentages - Factorization - Modular Arithmetic - Exponentiation - Prime Numbers - Frequency Analysis. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe accompanying workbook, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Cryptoclub Workbook: Using Mathematics to Make and Break Secret Codes \u003c\/strong\u003eprovides students with problems related to each section to help them master the concepts introduced throughout the book. A PDF version of the workbook is available at no charge on the download tab, a printed workbook is available for $19.95 (K00701). The teacher manual can be requested from the publisher by contacting the Academic Sales Manager, Susie Carlisle \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Janet Beissinger,Vera Pless\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 156881223X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781568812236\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e A K PETERS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/08\/2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 8.00w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eScitech Book News\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2006 pg. 15","brand":"Janet Beissinger","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48659475103999,"sku":"9781568812236","price":67.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-cryptoclub-janet-beissinger-9781568812236","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}