chavez, cesar

"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.

A look at the life and activism of Cesar Chavez.

Tells the life story of American farm worker and labor leader C?sar Ch?vez in graphic novel format.

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.

Collects twelve essays and first-person narratives that examine the life and accomplishments of labor leader and social justice advocate C?sar Ch?vez.

Combining insight, compassion and humor, this famous priest-psychologist and author offers a not-to-be-missed glimpse into contemporary society. In a series of fascinating vignettes, written in a refreshing new style of journalism, Kennedy takes the reader with him on a remarkable journey in search of the shades of faith and society as they are today.

Describes the causes and events of the California grape pickers' strike and the role of Cesar Chavez in its successful resolution.

Offers a nuanced account of the life of the migrant worker whose ground-breaking work as an organizer and labor leader made him a national icon, looking at both the achievements and flaws that defined the man.

Biography of Cesar Chavez, who moved from farm to farm as a young boy and grew up to organize and lead the National Farm Worker's Association.

Traces the accomplishments of the labor leader who fought to improve the lives of Mexican American farm workers in California.