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Author:
Machajewski, Sarah, author.
Title:
Cesar Chavez in his own words / by Sarah Machajewski.
Publisher:
Gareth Stevens Publishing,
Copyright Date:
2017
Description:
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Subject:
Chavez, Cesar,--1927-1993.
National Farm Workers Association.
Migrant labor--United States.
Agricultural laborers--United States--Biography.
Labor unions--United States.
Mexican Americans--Biography.
Electronic books.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
A voice for millions -- Growing up during the Great Depression -- Leaving home -- Backbreaking work -- Chavez's education begins -- Meeting Fred Ross -- Founding the NFWA -- The grape strike begins -- A message of nonviolence -- Boycotting grapes -- La Causa wins -- The fight isn't over -- Serving others.
Summary:
Presents a brief biography of Cesar Chavez and selections from his own words, discussing how he fought against the use of pesticides in food that people eat.
Series:
Eyewitness to history
Indexed by:
School Library Journal, 2/2016
ISBN:
148244061X
9781482440614
Locations:
0YSX353 -- Hampton-Dumont High School (Hampton)

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