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Pietro's book

the story of a Tuscan peasant
2004

Fidel Castro

2000
A biography of twentieth-century Cuban leader Fidel Castro that covers his life and political career through January 1999.

Covenant House

lifeline to the street
1987

Cesar Chavez, man of courage

1973
An easy-to-read biography of the Mexican American who organized the agricultural laborers' struggles for better pay and working conditions.

Cesar Chavez, with profiles of Terence V. Powderly and Dolores Huerta

2007
"A biography of Cesar Chavez, a social activist, union organizer, and spokesperson for the poor. Also profiled are two prominent individuals, who are associated through the influences they had on one another, the successes they achieved, or the goals they worked toward. Includes recommended readings and web sites"--Provided by publisher.

Cesar Chavez

1991
Biography of the Mexican-American labor activist who organized and led the braceros, or migrant farm workers, in their struggle for better working conditions.

Castro and the Cuban Revolution

1999
A guide to the Cuban revolution that analyzes Fidel Castro's efforts to overthrow dictator Fulgencio Batista, discusses the Cuban revolt, its causes, and consequences, and examines Castro's efforts to pursue an independent foreign policy.

Cesar Chavez

2005
Examines the life of Cesar Chavez, explaining why he and his family were forced to become migrant farm workers during the Great Depression, and discussing his role in unionizing farm workers to fight for better pay and working conditions.

Fidel Castro

an unauthorized biography
2000
A biography of the president of Cuba, Fidel Castro, discussing his childhood, family, revolutionary activities, and role as leader of his country since 1959.

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