Navajo code talkers / by Andrew Santella.
Describes the use of the Navajo language in World War II, discussing why it was used, how the code was developed, and the Native Americans who bravely fought for the United States.
Record details
- ISBN: 0756506115
- ISBN: 9780756506117
- Physical Description: 48 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 24 cm.
- Publisher: Minneapolis, Minn. : Compass Point Books, [2004]
- Copyright: ©2004
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 46-47) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Speaking the Language 4 -- A World at War 7 -- Philip Johnston's Idea 11 -- Navajo 16 -- Military Training 21 -- Creating the Code 24 -- On the Battlefield 32 -- Back Home 36 -- Important Dates 44 -- Important People 45.
- Target Audience Note:
- 1020L Lexile
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR MG 6.8 0.5 75717.
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- United States. Marine Corps > Participation, Indian > Juvenile literature.
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Navajo code talkers > Juvenile literature.
Navajo Indians > Juvenile literature.
World War, 1939-1945 > Cryptography > Juvenile literature.
World War, 1939-1945 > Participation, Indian > Juvenile literature.
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- 14 of 14 copies available at NC Cardinal.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | J940.54 SAN (Text) | 36015000595922 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Badin Branch Library | J 940.54 San (Text) | 101291000102009 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Gilbert Patterson Memorial Library | J940.548 SANTELLA (Text) | 34510000336881 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Hampton B. Allen Library | J 940.54 S (Text) | 18198000658791 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Lee County Main Library | J 940.54 SANTELLA (Text) | 33262002603832 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Locust Branch Library | J 940.54 San (Text) | 31011000025254 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Mocksville | J940.5486 SANTELLA (Text) | 39872001259016 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Moore County Library | J 940.54 S (Text) | 48198000617668 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Newport | J HISTORY WAR WW2 SANTE (Text) | 34208200803566 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Robeson County Public Library | J940.548 SANTELLA (Text) | 34510609926629 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
