Cesar Chavez-Biographies of the 20th Century (20th Century Biographies)

As a teenager, Cesar Chavez suffered the injustices of migrant work including bad housing and pay. He began his fight for better rights for farm workers. Read this tale of hardship and victory. Find out how this man used peaceful means to change the lives of so many people. Guided by Time Magazines list of 100 most influential people, the Biographies of the 20th Century series of softcover 64-page biographies focuses on the leaders, scientists, and icons who shaped our world. These people, many from very humble beginnings, changed how the world works. Each biography includes a glossary, timeline, and illustrations. An individual guide for each title provides reproducible activities to extend the text. Guided by Time Magazine's list of 100 most influential people, this series of 64-page biographies focuses on the leaders, scientists, and icons who shaped our world. These people, many from very humble beginnings, changed how the world works. Each biography includes a glossary, timeline, and illustrations. An individual guide for each title provides reproducible activities to extend the text. As a teenager, Cesar Chavez suffered the injustices of migrant work including bad housing and pay. He began his fight for better rights for farm workers. Read this tale of hardship and victory. Find out how this man used peaceful means to change the lives of so many people. Chapter 1 5 Chapter 2 10 Chapter 3 17 Chapter 4 23 Chapter 5 29 Chapter 6 37 Chapter 7 41 Chapter 8 46 Chapter 9 52 Chapter 10 58 Glossary 64 Index 65 Traces the life of the Mexican American labor leader who helped achieve justice for migrant farm workers by creating a union to protect their rights. A biography of Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play major league baseball