The Flag of My Country = Shikéyah Bidah Na'at'a'í by Cecil S. King
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"The Flag of My Country = Shikéyah Bidah Na'at'a'í" by Cecil S. King is an educational reader written in the early 1950s. This book is part of the Navajo New World Readers series and is aimed at young Navajo adolescents who are learning English. The likely topic of the book centers around themes of identity, belonging, and cultural transition as it explores the connection between the Navajo youth and their country, the
United States. In "The Flag of My Country," the narrative is presented from the perspective of a Navajo boy who reflects on his life, family, and the significance of the American flag. Through simple language and illustrations, the boy shares his thoughts about his home in Arizona, his family members, and daily activities such as herding sheep and attending school. The story emphasizes the boy's aspirations for the future, highlighting his desire to learn various skills and contribute to his community. Ultimately, the flag symbolizes his identity, cultural heritage, and the promise of education and opportunity within the broader context of American society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | King, Cecil S. |
|---|---|
| Title | The Flag of My Country = Shikéyah Bidah Na'at'a'í |
| Series Title | Navajo New World Readers, 2 |
| Credits |
Produced by David Starner, Jana Srna and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| Language | Navajo |
| LoC Class | PE: Language and Literatures: English |
| Subject | Navajo language -- Readers |
| Subject | Flags -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 23424 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-23424-3 |
| Release Date | Nov 9, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 755 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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