When Cesar Chavez Climbed the Umbrella Tree
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Picture Book · Ages 8–11 · 2019 · Est. 10 min read-aloud

When Cesar Chavez Climbed the Umbrella Tree

Written by Rachael Hanel · Illustrated by Alex Herrerias

Part of the Leaders Doing Headstands series

Discover young Cesar Chavez's journey from hardship to hope.

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32 pages· 1,188 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud· 580L
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Bookroo's summary

Explore the early life of Cesar Chavez, a boy who faced the loss of his home and the struggles of migrant work. Witness how these challenges ignited his passion for justice and set him on a path to become a renowned civil rights leader. This engaging tale invites young readers to connect with a historic figure and find inspiration in his journey toward greatness.

From the publisher

Cesar Chavez is famous for his role as a civil rights leader. But do you know what he was like as a child? From losing his childhood home to toiling in fields as a migrant worker, Cesar wanted to help. This playful story of his childhood will help young readers connect with a historic figure and will inspire them to want to achieve greatness.

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
32
Words
1,188
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Picture
Lexile
580L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.9
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
199498
Publication
Published
January 1, 2019
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781515830429
LCCN
2018046788

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