C駸ar Ch疱ez: Fighting for Migrant Farmworkers (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9780766089518)

C駸ar Ch疱ez 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疱ez stuck to his cause in spite of tremendous obstacles. With numerous documented quotes from Ch疱ez, union members, and even Pope Paul VI, the Ch疱ez 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.

Author: Kathlyn Gay
ISBN-10: 0766089517
ISBN-13: 9780766089518
Publisher: Enslow Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/30/2017
Pages: 128
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.60w x 0.50d

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 11/01/2017