Presents a collection of brief biographical sketches of individuals that were leaders, including Elizabeth Blackwell, Cesar Chavez, Helen Keller, and Jackie Robinson, describing their accomplishments.
Chronicles the history of the farm workers strike of 1965 led by C?sar Ch?vez and Larry Itliong and the founding of the United Farm Workers of America labor union.
Traces the life and accomplishments of Mexican American labor leader Cesar Chavez, who founded the United Farm Workers union to promote better wages and working conditions for migrants and other farm workers.
"Learn how Cesar (Chavez) fought to make the United States a fairer, safer place to work and live. Readers will see how to use interviewing skills and journalistic questions to reveal the story behind a famous American"--Amazon.com.
power, hope, and struggle in Cesar Chavez's farm worker movement
Pawel, Miriam
2009
A comprehensive narrative of the origin and history of the United Farms Workers union begun by activist Cesar Chavez, who challenged the grape industry in California on behalf of immigrant farm workers.