This is a biography, written for children, of the esteemed missionary, Amy Carmichael, who almost single-handedly fought a battle against the practice of child temple prostitution in India in the early part of this century. ...

Mary Eloise is disappointed that the part she gets in the school play is that of Black History narrator--but two storytellers visit her school and change how she views her heritage. ...

First Biographies explains the contributions of these individuals who helped shape world history and why they made a difference in the world today. ...

- Full-color Photographs<BR>- B/W Photographs<BR>- Web sites<BR>- Index<BR>- Glossary ...

- Age-appropriate vocabulary- Clear linkage between text and photos- Includes archival reproductions where appropriate- Positioned in the middle Early Intervention range- Comprehensive glossary of "Words You Know"- Index makes navigating subject matter easy ...

For better or worse, the world would not be the same without them. Whether through small individual acts of personal courage and integrity, or through exercises of power that affected the world's nations, the lives of individuals in this remarkable series helped define the 20th century. Detailed maps, contemporary photographs and illustrations, and first-person accounts paint an inspiring and sometimes shocking portrait of how particular ...

Blessed by His Holiness Pope John Paul II, this magnificent biography of Mother Teresa traces her life, from her first religious calling to her death in 1997 to her beatification in 2003, and chronicles the events that continue to this day as Mother Teresa is considered for sainthood. Full color. ...

"Lifetimes invites young readers to examine the lives of some of the most famous people of the last few centuries. the story of each person is vividly told and accompanied by an historical timeline and beautiful illustrations. ...

Features: - Engaging biographies of famous and infamous figures in history
- Sophisticated design will attract high-school and middle-school struggling readers, yet on-target reading level makes these books accessible to readers of all levels
- Controlled vocabulary and sentence length make these books highly readable
- Directly Correlated to Social Studies Standards for Middle and High School Students
- Includes etchings, maps, ...

Many centuries ago, a child was born in the land that is now India. The young prince, Siddhartha, was raised in the greatest luxury. But one day, Siddhartha left the palace and saw, for the first time, human suffering and death. He knew then that he must discover the truth of life. Full color. ...