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Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
""Viva La Huelga! Viva La Causa!" Discover the true story behind Cesar Chavez and the Delano Grape Strike, as he and the National Farm Workers Association set out on an incredible three-hundred-mile protest march in support of farmworkers' rights."--
4) 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...
7) Cesar Chavez
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
930L
Language
English
Description
In 1965, Cesar Chavez and his United Farm Workers organization launched a strike against grape growers in California. For five years, they fought to win fair wages, better working conditions, and recognition as a union from the growers. Readers will learn about Chavez' methods of resistance, how the movement grew to include people from all walks of life throughout the country, and why Chavez was such as effective leader. They will also find out what...
Author
Series
Lexile measure
970L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Championing equal rights for all people regardless of gender, race, and economic class, Dolores Huerta is a globally recognized icon in the fight for social justice. This book explores Huerta's inspiring story, focusing on her courage and perseverance as an advocate for the working poor, women's rights, and rights for immigrant communities. As a co-founder of the United Farm Workers union and president of the Dolores Huerta Foundation, she continues...
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
12) 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.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
" 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.
18) Cšar Chv̀ez
Author
Pub. Date
2004.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
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.
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...
20) 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.
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