Thompson, E.L.

Cesar Chavez, with profiles of Terence V. Powderly and Dolores Huerta / [writer, E.L. Thompson]. - Chicago, IL : World Book, Inc., c2007. - 112 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 24 cm. - Biographical connections .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 107-108) and index.

"A biography of Cesar Chavez, a social activist, union organizer, and spokesperson for the poor. Also profiled are two prominent individuals, who are associated through the influences they had on one another, the successes they achieved, or the goals they worked toward. Includes recommended readings and web sites"--Provided by publisher.

ISBN: 0716618273 9780716618270

LCCN: 2006016502

Subjects--Personal Names:
Chavez, Cesar, 1927-
Huerta, Dolores, 1930-
Powderly, Terence Vincent, 1849-1924.

Subjects--Corporate Names:
Knights of Labor--History.
United Farm Workers--History.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Migrant agricultural laborers--Labor unions--Officials and employees--United States--Biography.
Labor leaders--United states--Biography.
Mexican American migrant agricultural laborers--Biography.

LC Class. No.: HD6509.C48 / T47 2007

Dewey Class. No.: 331.88/13092