| Cesar Chavez (a True Book: Biographies) Contributor(s): Gregory, Josh (Author) |
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ISBN: 0531212106 ISBN-13: 9780531212103 Publisher: C. Press/F. Watts Trade OUR PRICE: $6.26 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Political - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Social Activists |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2014032317 |
| Lexile Measure: 930 |
| Series: A True Book: Biographies |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 7.1" W x 8.1" (0.44 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Latino |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 172440 Reading Level: 5.9 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Examine Chavez's early life and learn about what he did in the years following the strike.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 (Grades 3-5)will learn about Chavez's 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. |