Alpha, Bravo, Charlie: The Complete Book of Nautical Codes
- Subject
- General
- Age
- 6-8 years
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 120
- Publisher
- Phaidon Press
- Size
- 27.9 cm × 23.1 cm
- ISBN
- 9780714871431
A graphically stunning, first-ever volume of nautical codes for children
Towner Award (WA) for Informational Text Nominee
This stunning visual reference is an introduction to maritime communication through nautical flags, along with morse code, the phonetic alphabet, and semaphore signaling.
Today's system of international maritime signal flags was developed in the 19th century, and is still used for communication between ships, or between ship and shore. Each flag, boldly colored for visual distinction at sea, stands for a letter as well as a phrase relevant to seafaring. The resulting code is both beautiful and functional, inviting readers to code and decode messages of their own!
Created for ages 6-8 years
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What reviewers said
"Packs quite a pleasurable wallop... For ship-loving children-and those of any age who revel in cracking codes and learning how symbol systems work- Alpha, Bravo, Charlie will be an absolute treasure."
"Visually stunning and has that rare combination of education, humour and interest for all."
"Created and illustrated with vintage charm by Sara Gillingham, this elegant book details four means of maritime communications... This is the sort of book that will lead 6-11-year olds straight into imaginative play."
"Could easily be used for secret communications between young friends (six to eight years old) determined to keep adults in the dark!"
"A handsomely designed alpha-to-zulu overview of nautical codes... In a lovely addition, the flags themselves are bound between the facing pages, printed on paper with a linen-y texture. It's a fascinating and accessible tour of nautical communication past and present."
"Beautiful and functional, invite[s] readers to code and decode messages of their own."
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