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48 pp.
| Heinemann
| February, 2001
|
LibraryISBN 1-58810-049-9$$25.54
(4)
4-6
Groundbreakers series.
These formulaic biographies offer a basic overview of each subject's life and accomplishments. Illustrations, captioned color photos, and text boxes clutter the pages but help to break up the readable texts. These books will be adequate for report writers, however, those looking for more substance will need to search elsewhere. A time line is included in each book. There are five other books in this series. Bib., glos., ind.
48 pp.
| Raintree
| January, 1998
|
LibraryISBN 0-8172-3998-7
(4)
4-6
Mother Teresa's early years in Albania, her life as a nun in Calcutta, and her compassionate and inspirational work with the Missionaries of Charities--the order of nuns she founded--are profiled in this brief overview. Wood's account of Diana's short life is less well written but is an adequate introduction to the princess's far-reaching influence. Both volumes include a time line and black-and-white and color stock photos. Bib., glos., ind.