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Navajo code talkers : top secret messengers of World War II / by Blake Hoena ; illustrated by Marcel P. Massegú.

Hoena, B. A., (author.). Pérez Massegú, Marcel, (illustrator.).

Summary:

"Describes the creation of the top secret Navajo code during World War II and its use in several major battles of the war"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781543573145
  • ISBN: 9781543575491
  • Physical Description: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
  • Publisher: North Mankato, Minnesota : Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint, [2020]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Surprise attack! -- Creating a new code -- Operation Watchtower -- Island hopping -- Iwo Jima -- End of the war -- A lifetime of honor.
Target Audience Note:
Ages 8-14.
Grades 4-6.
730L Lexile
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR MG 4.7 0.5 503975.
Subject:
United States. Marine Corps > Indian troops > History > 20th century > Juvenile literature.
World War, 1939-1945 > Cryptography > Juvenile literature.
Navajo code talkers > Juvenile literature.
Navajo language > Juvenile literature.
World War, 1939-1945 > Participation, Indian > Juvenile literature.

Available copies

  • 4 of 5 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 2 of 2 copies available at Onslow County Public Library.

Holds

  • 1 current hold with 5 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Jacksonville Main Library J940.5486 HOE (Text) 36015000381232 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Richlands Branch Library J940.5486 HOE (Text) 36015000381174 Juvenile Graphic Novel Available -