Navajo Code Talkers: Secret American Indian Heroes of World War II (Fact Finders: Military Heroes)

During World War II, the Japanese military cracked the codes used by the American Army and Navy, but never the Marines. What made the Marines’ code different? They used Navajo Code Talkers, specially recruited American Indian soldiers who used their language to send and receive top-secret messages. Infographics, sidebars, and fact boxes bring the experiences of these brave military men to life. Chapter 1 America Joins World War II Chapter 2 Navajo Indians Chapter 3 Creating the Code Chapter 4 Navajo Code Talkers Timeline CRITICAL THINKING USING THE Common Core Glossary Read More Internet Sites Index "Discusses the heroic actions and experiences of the Navajo code talkers and the impact they made during times of war and conflict"-- Provided by publisher