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Navajo code talkers / by Andrew Santella.

Santella, Andrew, (author.).

Summary:

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]

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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