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2) Cesar Chavez
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
540L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Describes the life and work of labor leader and organizer Cesar Chavez"--
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Growing up in a poor, migrant family, Cesar Chavez knew how hard life could be. As a boy, he went to thirty different schools before finally having to drop out in eighth grade to help support his family. Chavez devoted his life to creating unions and demanding better working conditions for all farmworkers. This book traces Chavez's life, highlighting the triumphs and difficulties that he encountered, while sidebars and a timeline provide extra information...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 760L
Language
English
Description
Describes the partnership between Dolores Huerta and Ceśar Cháves, the founding of the National Farm Workers Association, and their combined efforts to improve working conditions for agricultural laborers. Presented in English and Spanish.
Algo especial sucedió cuando Dolores Huerta y César Chávez se conocieron. Ellos lucharon juntos por los derechos de los campesinos. Lado a lado cultivaron esperanza, cambiando el curso de la historia
Author
Pub. Date
[2011]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
560L
Language
English
Description
"Which Side Are You On? tells the story of a song which was written in 1931 by Florence Reece in a rain of bullets. Florence's husband Sam was a coal miner in Kentucky. Miners went on strike until they could get better pay, safer working conditions, and health care. The company hired thugs to attack the organizers like Sam Reece. Writer George Ella Lyon tells this hair-raising story through the eyes of one of Florence's daughters, a dry-witted pig-tailed...
8) Cesar Chavez
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2007]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces the life and accomplishments of this great Mexican American and labor leader.
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
610L
Language
English
Description
"Explore Dolores Huerta's life as a union labor leader and civil rights activist in this unique timeline biography. ¡Sí, se puede! Yes, we can! Huerta coined this phrase, which became a rally cry for farm workers. Fighting alongside Cesar Chavez, Huerta helped California farm workers gain fair pay and safe work conditions. Her ideas and tenacity paved the way to new labor laws and reform. As an outspoken Hispanic woman, Huerta has battled both gender...
10) Cesar Chavez
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
560L
Language
English
Description
A brief biography of Cesar Chavez, the Mexican American union leader who fought to get migrant farm workers better wages.
11) Cesar Chavez
Author
Pub. Date
[2005]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A brief biography of the man who fought to make life easier for Mexican migrant workers.
13) Cesar Chavez
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In graphic novel format, describes the life and work of Cesar Chavez.
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