Cesar Chavez: Leader for Migrant Farm WorkersBy examining the life of this Mexican-American hero, this book traces Cesar Chavez 's struggle for justice, describing how one man effected the lives of America's farm workers. Throughout this account of Chavez's life, author Doreen Gonzales also relates the history of California, its farming industry, and labor unions. |
Contents
Following the Crops | 35 |
The Training Ground | 51 |
Huelga | 67 |
Copyright | |
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