Thomas H. Begay and the Navajo Code Talkers
(Book)
Author
Status
Junior Nonfiction - North Wing Top Floor
J 940.5486 L2383
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J 940.5486 L2383
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Junior Nonfiction - North Wing Top Floor | J 940.5486 L2383 | On Shelf |
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Format
Book
Physical Desc
x, 123 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
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.
Target Audience
Ages 8-13,Ohio University Press.
Target Audience
Grades 4-6,Ohio University Press.
Awards
A Junior Library Guild selection.
Subjects
LC Subjects
Begay, Thomas H., -- 1926-
Biographies.
Informational works.
Navajo code talkers -- Biography.
Navajo Indians -- Biography.
United States -- Armed Forces -- Indian troops -- History.
United States. -- Marine Corps. -- Marine Division, 5th -- Biography.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Cryptography.
World War, 1939-1945.
Biographies.
Informational works.
Navajo code talkers -- Biography.
Navajo Indians -- Biography.
United States -- Armed Forces -- Indian troops -- History.
United States. -- Marine Corps. -- Marine Division, 5th -- Biography.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Cryptography.
World War, 1939-1945.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Landry, A. (2023). Thomas H. Begay and the Navajo Code Talkers . Ohio University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Landry, Alysa. 2023. Thomas H. Begay and the Navajo Code Talkers. Ohio University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Landry, Alysa. Thomas H. Begay and the Navajo Code Talkers Ohio University Press, 2023.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Landry, Alysa. Thomas H. Begay and the Navajo Code Talkers Ohio University Press, 2023.
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