Cesar Chavez (A True Book
Biographies)
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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.
About this Author
Josh Gregory is the author of more than 250 books for young readers, covering everything from U.S. history to technology and video games. He is from Chicago, Illinois.
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