Carolrhoda Books, 2005.  48 pages with color illustrations.  Grades 2 through 3.

ISBN 1-57505-652-6 hardback, 1-57505-826-X paper 

Also available in Spanish edition through ediciones Lerner:

ISBN 0-8225-3124-0 hardback, 0-8225-3125-9 paperback

ABOUT THIS BOOK: 

Migrant farm workers led difficult lives. They worked long hours, lived in small, dirty shacks, and were barely paid enough to survive. Cesar Chavez was one of these workers.  In the 1960s and '70s, he helped form a farm workers union and led strikes and marches that forced the landowners to increase wages and improve working conditions.  Chavez inspired those around him and proved that it was not necessary to resort to violence to produce change. 

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Just issued in Spring 2005. Available in Spanish edition as well.

 

TEACHER OR LIBRARIAN?

 

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in Adobe Acrobat .pdf format

WHERE TO FIND OR ORDER THIS BOOK:

  • Check your school or local library.
  • Go to your favorite independent bookstore.  On the Internet, find this book directly at your closest independent bookstore through .  You can also find it through Amazon.com.
  • Call Carolrhoda Books at 1-800-328-4929 or go to their website at www.lernerbooks.com.

 

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