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Zoom In on Great Women series.
The lives of six diverse, inspirational women--three of whom (Goodall, Yousafzai, and Winfrey) are still living--are summarized in this series, which aligns to Common Core Standards. Though only broadly chronicling their challenges and/or accomplishments, these offerings may spur interest in further study. The archival photographs included are noteworthy, and lists of quick stats and key dates are appended. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Zoom In on Great Women titles: Anne Frank, Jane Goodall, Malala Yousafzai, Mother Teresa, Oprah Winfrey, and Rosa Parks.
113 pp.
| Chelsea
| April, 2007
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LibraryISBN 978-0-7910-9433-4$30.00
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YA
Modern Peacemakers series.
These biographies of Nobel Peace Prize winners provide windows into worldwide political and social issues. Triumphs and controversies surrounding the winners (e.g., inaccuracies in Menchú's autobiography) are covered using primary and secondary sources. More photographs would have been useful to break up long discussions of complex issues. There are six other spring 2007 books in this series. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these Modern Peacemakers titles: Desmond Tutu, Mairead Corrigan and Betty Williams, Shirin Ebadi, Mother Teresa, Elie Wiesel, and Rigoberta Menchú Tum.
40 pp.
| McElderry
| February, 2005
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TradeISBN 0-689-86407-8$19.95
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Demi's biography is distinguished by its attention, in both words and pictures, to Mother Teresa's faith. Quotes from the Bible and from Mother Teresa's prayers effectively complement the generally chronological text. Demi's miniaturist style is also, for the most part, effective in capturing Teresa's life among the "poorest of the poor." A list of awards and honors, a map, and text references are appended.
Reviewer: Roger Sutton
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
March, 2005
112 pp.
| Chelsea
| July, 2001
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LibraryISBN 0-7910-5887-5$$19.95
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PaperISBN 0-7910-5888-3$$9.95
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4-6
Women of Achievement series.
The latest additions to this series of biographies will be useful mainly for those writing reports. Although each offers a detailed account of the subject's life, the writing is pedestrian and the photographs often dreary. Some of the books offer more substance due mainly to the subject herself (e.g., Toni Morrison). Each book contains a chronology. Bib., ind. [Review covers these Women of Achievement titles: Cher, Toni Morrison, Mother Teresa, Oprah Winfrey, Gloria Estefan.]
48 pp.
| Carolrhoda
| January, 2001
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LibraryISBN 1-57505-441-8$$19.93
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K-3
On My Own Biography series.
Illustrated by
Elaine Verstraete.
Mother Teresa's extraordinary life, vision, and humanity are conveyed in this straightforward biography. The text's simple language will encourage newly independent readers, though the frequent line breaks, while also appropriate for the reading level, sometimes hamper comprehension. Earth-toned illustrations capture the tranquil mood of the story. A time line highlights important dates.
32 pp.
| Element
| January, 2000
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TradeISBN 1-902618-65-3$$15.95
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Illustrated by
Allan Drummond.
This is not a full-fledged story collection per se, but rather an assembly of brief inspirational parables using Mother Teresa's work with the poor in India and around the world to illustrate the power of love, generosity, and faith. The accompanying watercolor and ink artwork is warm and attractive, although not gritty enough to echo the extreme hunger and homelessness conveyed in the anecdotes.
112 pp.
| Lerner
| July, 1999
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LibraryISBN 0-8225-4943-3$$25.26
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YA
A & E Biography series.
These biographies examine the lives of four twentieth-century figures who achieved fame in vastly different fields (though two--Glenn and Ventura--both ended up in politics). The books, illustrated with black-and-white and color photographs, provide a broad overview of each individual's achievements in prose that is more serviceable than inspired. Lucas contains a filmography. Bib., ind.
128 pp.
| Lucent
| September, 1999
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LibraryISBN 1-56006-565-6$$23.70
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4-6
Importance Of series.
Thorough biographies trace the lives and work of four notables from different fields, placing their legacies within historical context. The texts are accompanied by the muddy black-and-white photographs that are this series' unfortunate hallmark. Boxed passages from a variety of primary and secondary sources supplement the books. Bib., ind.