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Who Was Cesar Chavez? - (Who Was?) by Dana Meachen Rau & Who Hq (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Learn more about Cesar Chavez, the famous Latino American civil rights activist.
- 8-12 Years
- 7.4" x 5.2" Paperback
- 112 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Biography & Autobiography
- Series Name: Who Was?
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Presents an account of the life of the Mexican American labor activist who helped organize the migrant farm workers and establish a union to fight for their rights.Book Synopsis
Learn more about Cesar Chavez, the famous Latino American civil rights activist. When he was young, Cesar and his Mexican American family toiled in the fields as migrant farm workers. He knew all too well the hardships farm workers faced. His public-relations approach to unionism and aggressive but nonviolent tactics made the farm workers' struggle a moral cause with nationwide support. Along with Dolores Huerta, he cofounded the National Farmworkers Association. His dedication to his work earned him numerous friends and supporters, including Robert Kennedy and Jesse Jackson.About the Author
Dana Meachen Rau has written more than 300 books for children, including picture books, early readers, nonfiction, and biographies.Additional product information and recommendations
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