Navajo Code Talkers
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Chapter Book · Graphic novel · Ages 8–14 · 2019 · Est. 22 min read

Navajo Code Talkers

By Blake Hoena, Marcel P. Massegu (Illustrator)

Part of the Amazing World War II Stories series

Unbreakable code, hidden language, a war's turning point.

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32 pages· 2,373 words· Est. 22 min read
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In the chaos of World War II, U.S. forces needed an unbreakable code to secure their plans. Enter the Navajo Code Talkers, brave soldiers who crafted a secret language based on their native tongue. This ingenious code baffled enemies and played a crucial role in pivotal battles. Discover the untold story of these unsung heroes and their vital contribution to victory.

From the publisher

During World War II U.S. forces had to keep battle plans and other top secret information out of the enemy’s hands. Coded messages were often used, but secret codes could be broken. To solve this problem, the U.S. military turned to an unexpected source to create an unbreakable code. The Navajo people spoke a complex language that few outsiders knew how to speak. Several Navajo soldiers were recruited to develop a code based on the Navajo language. The result was a complex code that could not be solved by the enemy. Learn all about the brave Navajo Code Talkers and how their unbreakable code helped defeat the enemy and win the war.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
2,373
Reading age
8–14
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
730L
Themes & topics
Books about World War IIBooks about heroesBooks about AmericaBooks about historyBooks about 20th century
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.7
F&P level
~Q
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
503975
Publication
Published
August 1, 2019
First published
July 31, 2019
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9781543575491

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