Code-Breaker and Mathematician Alan Turing
by Heather E. Schwartz
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Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
From a curious boy fascinated by numbers to a brilliant code-breaker, Alan Turing used his love for math to make a powerful difference during World War II. Despite others urging him to focus on traditional studies, he persevered and helped unlock secret messages that changed the course of history. His groundbreaking work laid the groundwork for modern computers and artificial intelligence.
Representation & Themes
BiographyMathematicsHistoryGreat BritainScience & Nature
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Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 9781512499803
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Lerner Publications TM
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 2,253
Genres
Juvenile Nonfiction
Subjects
MathematiciansGreat britain, biographyGreat britain, juvenile literatureCiphersMathematics, juvenile literature