Cesar Chavez
by Susan Zannos
Real-Life Reader Biography
Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Discover the inspiring journey of Cesar Chavez, a Mexican American hero who dedicated his life to improving the lives of farm workers in California. Follow his courageous efforts to unite workers and create the powerful United Farm Workers union. This story celebrates determination, justice, and the power of standing together.
Representation & Themes
BiographySocial JusticeHistoricalFamily
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — Mild Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Mild Peril Social: Poverty & Hardship
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 1883845718
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Mitchell Lane Pub Incorporated
- Published
- 1999
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 2,264
Genres
Juvenile Nonfiction
Subjects
Chavez, Cesar, 1927- -- Juvenile literature.Chavez, Cesar, 1927-National Farm Workers Association -- Juvenile literature.United Farm Workers.Labor leaders -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.Strikes and lockouts -- Agricultural laborers -- California -- Juvenile literature.United Farm Workers Organizing Committee -- Juvenile literature.Labor leaders.Mexican Americans -- Biography.Migrant labor.Labor leadersStrikes and lockoutsAgricultural laborersUnited Farm Workers Organizing CommitteeMexican AmericansNational Farm Workers AssociationUnited Farm WorkersJuvenile literatureBiographyMigrant labor
People
Cesar Chavez (1927-)
Places
CaliforniaUnited States