Thomas H. Begay and the Navajo Code Talkers

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.

About the author

Alysa Landry teaches English, journalism, and creative writing at the Navajo Nation's Diné College. She has written for Navajo Times-Diné bi Naltsoos, Indian Country Today, the Searchlight New Mexico news organization, and other publications.

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: Alysa Landry
• Publisher: University of ohio press
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 10 to 13
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.01.2023
• EAN: 9780821425060
• ISBN: 978-0-8214-2506-0
• No. of pages: 152
• Series: Biographies for Young Readers
• Subject: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Natural science, technology