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Who Was Cesar Chavez?

By Dana Meachen Rau and Who HQ
Illustrated by Ted Hammond

By Dana Meachen Rau and Who HQ
Illustrated by Ted Hammond

By Dana Meachen Rau and Who HQ
Illustrated by Ted Hammond

By Dana Meachen Rau and Who HQ
Illustrated by Ted Hammond

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Feb 07, 2017 | ISBN 9781101995600 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About Who Was Cesar Chavez?

    A young boy who began picking crops when he was only twelve years old
    Cofounder of the National Farm Workers Association
    A labor leader and the most famous Latino American civil rights activist

    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 Who Was Cesar Chavez?

    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.

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    About Dana Meachen Rau

    Dana Meachen Rau has written more than 300 books for children, including picture books, early readers, nonfiction, and biographies.

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    Who HQ is your headquarters for history. The Who HQ team is always working to provide simple and clear answers to… More about Who HQ

    About Dana Meachen Rau

    Dana Meachen Rau has written more than 300 books for children, including picture books, early readers, nonfiction, and biographies.

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    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $6.99
    Published by Penguin Workshop
    Feb 07, 2017 | 112 Pages | 5-5/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781101995600

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Penguin Workshop
    Feb 07, 2017 | 112 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781101995617
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