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Sioux code talkers of World War II / Andrea M. Page.
"The author's great-uncle John Bear King was a Sioux Indian in the First Cavalry in the Second World War. Her book follows seven Sioux who put aside a long history of prejudice against their people and joined the fight against Japan, using their native language as a secret code for the Americans. The Sioux and other tribal code-talking groups have historically taken a backseat to the Navajo Code Talkers, until a presidential act of recognition was signed in 2008."--Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781455622436
- ISBN: 1455622435
- Physical Description: 128 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm
- Publisher: Gretna, LA : Pelican Publishing Company, 2017.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 117-124) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Connecting to the past : a story of home (1940s) -- Traditional life : home on the plains (1800s) -- Warriors in the First Cavalry Division : joining the Seventh (1941-1944) -- Island hopping : Leyte and Luzon (1944-1945) -- Santo Thomas Internment Camp (1942-1945) -- Eable feathers for the code talkers. |
| Target Audience Note: | Grades 4-6. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyssa Public Library | j940.5486 PAG (Text) | 36660000537455 | Juvenile Non-Fiction | Available | - |
Summary:
"The author's great-uncle John Bear King was a Sioux Indian in the First Cavalry in the Second World War. Her book follows seven Sioux who put aside a long history of prejudice against their people and joined the fight against Japan, using their native language as a secret code for the Americans. The Sioux and other tribal code-talking groups have historically taken a backseat to the Navajo Code Talkers, until a presidential act of recognition was signed in 2008."--Provided by publisher.
