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A biography of Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, known as Mother Teresa, who spent most of her life serving "the poorest of the poor" in Calcutta, India.

A biography of Mother Teresa, a nun working in Calcutta, India, who has dedicated her life to doing what she could to help those who suffered from loneliness or poverty. She received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.

A poetic prose that tells the story of a Nepalese Sherpa boy who, along with Edmund Hillary, scaled Mt. Everest in May of 1953.

Adapted from the East Indian story "Nagami," this version of the tale is rich with the traditions and culture of India while also conveying the universal values of the Cinderella story. Watercolors depict Indian life and styles.

Surveys food products, customs, and preparation in India, describing regional dishes, cooking techniques, and recipes for a variety of meals.

Retells in verse the Indian fable of the blind men discovering different parts of an elephant and arguing about its appearance. The illustrations depict the blind arguers as mice.

A biography of the founder of the Missionary Sisters and Brothers of Charity, known for her work with the destitute and dying in Calcutta and other places and who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.

Text and photographs present a biography of Gandhi. Born into a middle-class family and trained in law, he devoted his life to achieving social and political change in India.

A biography of Mother Teresa, the Albanian nun who founded the Order of the Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta, won the Nobel Peace Prize, and dedicated her life to helping the destitute.

Contains an introduction to India, following the life of a child traveling between school and home, including information on Indian cities, culture and traditions. Includes maps and photographs.