Cesar Chavez in His Own Words
Cesar Chavez was one of the most influential labor leaders of the twentieth century. His story, from migrant field worker to champion of the voiceless, is a fascinating one that resonates today. Readers will be able to learn about the man Robert F. Kennedy called one of the “heroic figures of our time” through this account which interweaves Chavez’s own words throughout the biographical text. Historic photographs bring the man to life, while sidebars and fact boxes offer more background information on his important work.
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Cesar Chavez in His Own Words
Cesar Chavez was one of the most influential labor leaders of the twentieth century. His story, from migrant field worker to champion of the voiceless, is a fascinating one that resonates today. Readers will be able to learn about the man Robert F. Kennedy called one of the “heroic figures of our time” through this account which interweaves Chavez’s own words throughout the biographical text. Historic photographs bring the man to life, while sidebars and fact boxes offer more background information on his important work.
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Cesar Chavez in His Own Words

Cesar Chavez in His Own Words

by Sarah Machajewski
Cesar Chavez in His Own Words

Cesar Chavez in His Own Words

by Sarah Machajewski

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Overview

Cesar Chavez was one of the most influential labor leaders of the twentieth century. His story, from migrant field worker to champion of the voiceless, is a fascinating one that resonates today. Readers will be able to learn about the man Robert F. Kennedy called one of the “heroic figures of our time” through this account which interweaves Chavez’s own words throughout the biographical text. Historic photographs bring the man to life, while sidebars and fact boxes offer more background information on his important work.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781482440607
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
Publication date: 01/15/2016
Series: Gareth Stevens Eyewitness to History Series
Pages: 32
Product dimensions: 6.60(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile: 920L (what's this?)
Age Range: 9 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

A Voice for Millions 4

Growing Up During the Great Depression 6

Leaving Home 8

Backbreaking Work 10

Chavez's Education Begins 12

Meeting Fred Ross 14

Founding the NFWA 16

The Grape Strike Begins 18

A Message of Nonviolence 20

Boycotting Grapes 22

La Causa Wins 24

The Fight Isn't Over 26

Serving Others 28

Glossary 30

For More Information 31

Index 32

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