Navajo Code Talkers: Top Secret Messengers of World War II

by Blake Hoena, Marcel P. Massegu (Illustrator)

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543575491
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2019
Series:	Amazing World War II Stories
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	730L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 9 Years

About the Author

Blake A. Hoena grew up in central Wisconsin, where he wrote stories about robots conquering the moon and trolls lumbering around the woods behind his parents house. He now lives in Minnesota and enjoys writing about fun things like history, space aliens, and superheroes. Blake has written more than fifty chapter books and dozens of graphic novels for children.

Table of Contents

Surprise Attack! 4

Creating a New Code 6

Operation Watchtower 12

Island Hopping 16

Iwo Jima 20

End of the War 24

A Lifetime of Honor 28

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Critical Thinking Questions 31

Internet Sites 32

Index 32

Interviews

1. Compelling World War II stories are a continual area of interest for young readers 2. Action-packed stories presented in an engaging, graphic novel format appeal to emerging and reluctant readers 3. Examines diverse people's contributions to the war effort