César Chávez: Fighting for Migrant Farmworkers

By Kathlyn Gay

Book Overview

C?sar Ch?vez is best known for uniting Mexican American farmworkers and for his efforts to obtain civil rights for his people. He followed the nonviolent methods of Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. A dedicated, stubborn religious leader, Ch?vez stuck to his cause in spite of tremendous obstacles. With numerous documented quotes from Ch?vez, union members, and even Pope Paul VI, the Ch?vez story recounts his difficult early life and how he inspired countless people to advocate for farmworker justice. Students will be guided through their reading with a glossary of important words, a timeline, and references for further reading on the topic.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0766089517
• ISBN13: 9780766089518
• Release Date: July 2017
• Publisher: Enslow Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.6" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12