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Cesar Chavez : crusader for social change
Title:
Cesar Chavez : crusader for social change
Author:
Haugen, Brenda.
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
Minneapolis, MN : Compass Point Books, [2008]

©2008
Physical Description:
112 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 24 cm.
Summary:
Presents the life of Cesar Chavez, focusing primarily on his work organizing the National Farm Workers Association and working for improved working and living conditions for all Mexican Americans.
Language:
English
Contents:
Finding his purpose in life -- Early life lessons -- Migrant workers -- Fighting for social justice -- Building a union -- On strike -- Long road -- Working for change -- Protesting against dangerous pesticides -- Leader to th every end -- Life and times -- Life at a glance -- Additional resources -- Glossary -- Source notes -- Select bibliography -- Index -- Image credits.
Reading Level:
960 Lexile.
Program Information:
Accelerated Reader AR MG 6.9 2.0 116531.
ISBN:
9780756533212
Format :
Book