Thomas H. Begay and the Navajo Code Talkers
Title:
Thomas H. Begay and the Navajo Code Talkers
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Summary:
"Through Thomas H. Begay's singular story, this richly illustrated biography for young readers describes aspects of Navajo history and culture and shows how a select group of Navajo soldiers used their native Diné language to invent and operate a secret communications system that was crucial to a US victory in the Pacific during World War II."-- Provided by publisher.
Audience:
008-013 Ohio University Press.
Grades 4-6 Ohio University Press.
Contents:
In the Thick of the War -- The Navajo People -- The Strange Call to Duty -- The Original 29 -- An Unbreakable Code -- A Classified Mission -- Service in the Pacific Theater -- Victory at Iwo Jima -- Delayed Recognition -- International Heroes.
Physical Description:
x, 123 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
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Publisher:
Ohio University Press,
Publication Date:
2023
ISBN:
9780821425053
9780821425060
Publication Information:
Athens, Ohio : Ohio University Press, [2023]
Award Note:
A Junior Library Guild selection.
Call Number:
J 940.54 LANDRY