Secrets of Navajo Code Talkers
From the Series Cryptology (Alternator Books ®)
In wartime, unbreakable codes help armies win battles. And what better code than an advanced language. The Navajo language was key to the success of the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II.
Read how Navajo Marines risked their lives to translate secret messages during World War II. Learn what makes the Navajo language ideal for encoding messages and the special vocabulary the code talkers used in battle. Finally, try your hand at translating messages yourself.
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978-1-7284-0459-2
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$22.99 | |
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978-1-7284-3371-4
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$34.99 |
| Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 6 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 4 |
| Genre | Social Studies |
| Category | 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction, Diverse Books: Race & Ethnicity, Diversity, STEM, STEM: Technology |
| Copyright | 2022 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Brand | Alternator Books ® |
| Imprint | Lerner Publications ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2021-08-01 |
Author: Rachael L. Thomas
Rachael L. Thomas is an educational writer and digital media strategist. When she isn’t working on new ideas to expand children’s library shelves, you’ll find her at Buffalo Wild Wings.
Reviews
School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
“[S]hines a spotlight on cryptology, both its long history and its place in the modern world. . . . Quality material for a research paper.”—School Library Journal
Booklist
“The code talkers and their contributions are accorded great respect in this volume . . .”—Booklist
