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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherHoliday House, Incorporated
ISBN-100823458687
ISBN-139780823458684
eBay Product ID (ePID)24064412721
Product Key Features
Book TitleCesar Chavez: Un Libro Ilustrado
Number of Pages32 Pages
LanguageSpanish
TopicPeople & Places / United States / Hispanic & Latino, Biography & Autobiography / Social Activists, History / United States / 20th Century
Publication Year2024
IllustratorOlofsdotter, Marie
GenreJuvenile Nonfiction
AuthorMichael S. Adler, David A. Adler
Book SeriesPicture Book Biography Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.1 in
Item Weight4.6 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width9.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
Reviews"A detailed timeline and bibliography with valuable information about the quotes in the narrative conclude." --Booklist
Grade FromPreschool
Grade ToThird Grade
Synopsis¡Sí se puede! Learn all about the Mexican American activist who fought tirelessly to promote better conditions for workers in this engaging picture book biography, now available in Spanish. This clear and concise biography with colorful illustrations details the amazing life of Mexican American labor leader and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez. As a child in California during the Great Depression, Cesar picked produce with his family to make ends meet. The work was backbreaking, the pay was low, and many families, including his, were homeless. But to Cesar, dignity always meant more than money. Chavez grew up and dedicated his life to helping American farmworkers, arguing for better pay and fair working conditions. He was even jailed for his efforts. But he never stopped urging people to stand up for their rights. Young readers will be inspired by the fascinating life story of this champion of social justice. Back matter includes a thorough timeline, source notes, bibliography, and author's note. The expert translation makes this book an essential addition to libraries with a robust Spanish-language readership., Sí se puede! Learn all about the Mexican American activist who fought tirelessly to promote better conditions for workers in this engaging picture book biography, now available in Spanish. This clear and concise biography with colorful illustrations details the amazing life of Mexican American labor leader and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez. As a child in California during the Great Depression, Cesar picked produce with his family to make ends meet. The work was backbreaking, the pay was low, and many families, including his, were homeless. But to Cesar, dignity always meant more than money. Chavez grew up and dedicated his life to helping American farmworkers, arguing for better pay and fair working conditions. He was even jailed for his efforts. But he never stopped urging people to stand up for their rights. Young readers will be inspired by the fascinating life story of this champion of social justice. Back matter includes a thorough timeline, source notes, bibliography, and author's note. The expert translation makes this book an essential addition to libraries with a robust Spanish-language readership.