"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. . . [This book] explains how these brave and intelligent men developed their . . . code, recounts...

"Looks at how the simple act of being kind, to others and oneself, affects all aspects of a child's life"--Provided by publisher.

In the South Pacific during World War II, a group of Navajo Marines sent secret messages for the Allies using a code based on the Navajo language. Learn more about these heroes, whose unbreakable code helped win the war.

Describes the role of a select group of Navajo Marines who developed a code based on their own native language that provided a means for secure communications among American forces in the Pacific during World War II.

Written in both English and the Navajo language, tells a story about a young boy, Tony, who saves all his money in order to buy a beautiful saddle; but when his grandmother becomes ill after pawning her valuable bracelet, Tony is faced with a difficult decision.

Through narrative nonfiction, tells about the men who used the Navajo language to create a successful, top-secret code that was never cracked by enemy forces.

"The documentary provides viewers with highly personal insights from a group of Native American war heroes regarding their service on behalf of the United States and the Navajo Nation. The secret code these marines developed, based on the unwritten Navaho language, was never broken, giving American troops an upper hand in many battles that ultimately led to Japan₂s surrender in 1945." --

"In the midst of World War II, a unique team of soldiers fought to help the U.S. win using an unusual weapon--language. Native Americans from the Navajo tribe were recruited by the U.S. military to create a code that no enemy could break. These men were called Navajo code talkers. This is their story of bravery"--Provided by publisher.