chavez, cesar

Presents a biography of twentieth-century social activist Cesar Chavez who became the leader of the United Farm Workers and fought for the rights of Mexican laborers in the mid-1900s.

A poem eulogizing the Mexican American labor activist Ce?ar Cha?vez and his work helping organize migrant farm workers.

Examines the life and accomplishments of the Mexican American labor activist who helped organize migrant farm workers and establish a union to fight for their rights.

Presents a biography of twentieth-century social activist Cesar Chavez who became the leader of the United Farm Workers and fought for the rights of Mexican laborers in the mid-1900s.

Presents a biography of Cesar Chavez, who in the 1960s founded the National Association of Agricultural Workers in order to provide better wages and working conditions for migrant workers.

"Cesar Chavez is famous for his role as a civil rights leader. But do you know what he was like as a child? From losing his childhood home to toiling in fields as a migrant worker, Cesar wanted to help. This . . . story of his childhood will help young readers connect with a historic figure and will inspire them to want to achieve greatness"--Provided by publisher.

A brief biography of Cesar Chavez, a Mexican American who started the United Farm Workers labor union.

Presents a brief biography of Cesar Chavez who fought for the rights of farm workers. His efforts shined a light on the conditions farm workers faced, and he had a lasting impact beyond the fields.

Cesar Chavez is best known for uniting Mexican American farm workers and for his efforts to obtain civil rights for his people. He followed the nonviolent methods of Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. A dedicated, stubborn religious leader, Chavez stuck to his cause in spite of tremendous obstacles. With numerous documented quotes from Chavez, union members, and even Pope Paul VI, the Chavez story recounts his difficult early life and how he inspired countless people to advocate for farm worker justice. Students will be guided through their reading with a glossary of important words, a timeline, and references for further reading on the topic.

Learn more about Cesar Chavez, the famous Latino American civil rights activist.