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Cesar Chavez

This book presents seventeen essays on the life and accomplishments of Cesar Chavez, who is remembered for both his monumental contributions to organized labor and his commitment to the civil rights m

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Comfort Woman

Maria Rosa Henson

Maria Rosa Henson tells the story of her experiences as a teenager who was forced into service as a "comfort woman"--a sexual slave for Japanese troops employed in the Philippines during World War II.

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The Cuban Revolution

Earle Rice

The book discusses the Cuban Revolution, and the changes that have occurred since 1959 when Fidel Castro became the leader.

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The Migrant Workers and Cesar Chavez

Jan Young

Describes the causes and events of the California grape picker's strike and the role of Cesar Chavez in its successful resolution.

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