Who Were the Navajo Code Talkers?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021 · Est. 1 hour read

Who Were the Navajo Code Talkers?

By James Buckley Jr., Who HQ, Gregory Copeland (Illustrator)

Part of the Who Was . . . ? series

The story of the Navajo code talkers who helped the US military during World War II.

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112 pages· 7,960 words· Est. 1 hour read
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In the midst of World War II, twenty-nine Navajo men were recruited by the US Marines to create an unbreakable code. This gripping tale reveals their daring missions and the pivotal role they played in securing victory. As these code talkers navigate the perils of war, their story unfolds against a backdrop of bravery and ingenuity. How did they craft a code that remained unbroken? What challenges did they face on and off the battlefield? Dive into this fascinating account of courage and innovation that changed the course of history.

From the publisher

Learn how this heroic group of American Indian men created a secret, unbreakable code and helped the US win major battles during World War II in this new addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series. By the time the United States joined the Second World War in 1941, the fight against Nazi and Axis powers had already been under way for two years. In order to win the war and protect its soldiers, the US Marines recruited twenty-nine Navajo men to create a secret code that could be used to send military messages quickly and safely across battlefields. In this new book within the #1 New York Times bestelling series, author James Buckley Jr. explains how these brave and intelligent men developed their amazing code, recounts some of their riskiest missions, and discusses how the country treated them before, during, and after the war.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
7,960
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
960L
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about cultureBooks about historyBooks about World War IIBooks about race and ethnicity
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~6.3
F&P level
~W
Publication
Published
October 26, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780399542657

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