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Show FiltersThe Navajo Code Talkers
"Amidst a complicated history of mistreatment by and distrust of the American government, the Navajo people—especially bilingual code talkers—helped the Allies win World War II." -- publisher
The Water Lady: How Darlene Arviso Helps a Thirsty Navajo Nation
Cody is worried when his family on a New Mexico Navajo reservation runs out of water, but Darlene Arviso, called "The Water Lady," is on the way with her tanker truck. Includes glossary of Navajo terms and notes about and from Arviso and life on a reservation
Chester Nez and the unbreakable code: A Navajo Code Talker’s Story
"As a boy, Chester Nez was taught his native language and culture were useless, but he was later called on to use his Navajo language to help create an unbreakable military code during WWII"--|cProvided by publisher
First laugh – Welcome Baby!
The First Laugh Ceremony is a celebration held to welcome a new member of the community. As everyone—from Baby's nima (mom) to nadi (big sister) to cheii (grandfather)—tries to elicit the joyous sound from Baby, readers are introduced to details about Navajo life and the Navajo names for family members. --publisher
“Fall in line, Holden!”
At a very strict school in Indigenous Nation, everyone but Holden stays in line until they reach the door at the end of the school day.
Cowboy up!
"Rodeo riders are honored athletes--skilled, smart, and tough. It takes brains, muscles, and a lot of practice to wrestle a racing steer to the ground or stay on top of a bucking, twisting bronco. Rodeo is the number-one most exciting sport out West. Not so sure? Take a look"-- Provided by publisher
The stone cutter & The Navajo maiden / Tsé yitsidí dóó chʼiḱę́ęh bitsédaashjééʼ
When the metate, or grinding stone, that Cinnibah uses to grind corn into flour breaks, she sets out on a quest to mend the precious family heirloom.
The hogan that great-grandfather built
A child describes what daily life is like for his Navajo family living in a hogan built long, long ago by his great-grandfather.
Beauty beside me
Describes how Navajo grandmothers wear their colorful traditional skirts as they go about the activities of daily life while sharing their knowledge, wisdom, and love with their granddaughters