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100 1 _aKing, Cecil S.
245 1 4 _aThe Flag of My Country = Shikéyah Bidah Na'at'a'í
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aNavajo New World Readers, 2
500 _aRelease date is 2007-11-09
508 _aProduced by David Starner, Jana Srna and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNavajo language -- Readers
653 _aFlags -- United States
830 0 _aNavajo New World Readers, 2
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23424
999 _c64476
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