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.
When Betsy Vogel learns that the father she thought was buried in the family plot may be alive, she sets off on a cross-country journey that leads to discoveries not only about her father, but also about herself.