A cat is
Photos. by Sy Katzoff
Describes in verse the many things a cat is, including cuddly, proud, and independent. Illustrated with black and white photographs.
Read Time: ~0.8 hr
César
by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand (2013)
About this book
Born in 1927 in Yuma, Arizona, C sar Chavez lived the hard-scrabble life of a migrant worker during the Depression. Although his mother wanted him to get an education, C sar left school after eighth grade to work. He grew to be a charismatic leader and founded the National Farm Workers Association, an organization that fought for basic rights for farm workers.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreCésar Lead Character
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