More than ten thousand women served as codebreakers during World War II, recruited by the U.S. Army and Navy to crack German and Japanese military codes. These women moved to the nation's capital to learn the top secret art of code breaking. Through their work, the "code girls" helped save countless lives and were vital in ending the war. Abridged and adapted for a middle grade audience, Code Girls brings this important story to young readers for the first time, showcasing the amazing true story of American courage, service, and scientific accomplishment.
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