If your kid liked Hidden Figures, this is the logical next step. It’s a rare nonfiction book that actually moves like a thriller, focusing on the thousands of college girls recruited to break German and Japanese codes while their brothers were overseas.
It’s smart, it’s fast, and it’s a massive win for building background knowledge about WWII without just focusing on tanks and generals. It’s also a great way to sneak some STEM appreciation into a history lesson.




