Island Hopping: The Story of Ned Begay Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two

In this lesson students will gain a better understanding of the Navajo contribution to the United States during World War II while following the story of the Ned as he starts out at a boarding school and later becomes a U.S. Marine who learns the Navajo Code. The students will understand how Ned’s background and culture helped him survive and become successful in his education and his experience as a Marine.