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Mother Seton: First American-born Saint
by Alma Power-WatersMother grew up during the 18th century. She married young and was widowed young. From wealth she descended to poverty. She converted to Catholicism at a time when this was not acceptable. She eventually became a sister.
Mother Teresa: Sister to the Poor (Women of Our Time)
by Patricia Reilly GiffA biography emphasizing the early years of the nun who is world renowned for her work with the poor, sick, and uneducated in India and in other parts of the world.
Mother Teresa
by Maya GoldFor most people, the words rich and famous are joined at the hip. It's hard to imagine a celebrity who left home at 18 to pursue a religious life, gave up all her worldly possessions except three identical outfits, a pair of sandals, and a tin washing pail, and chose to live and work among the poorest of the poor. Yet Mother Teresa of Calcutta did just that, founding orphanages and shelters in her adopted home of India and around the globe. By the time of her death in 1997, she had gained thousands of followers working with needy, ill, and homeless people all over the world. She had met with many world leaders and won many honors, including the Nobel Peace Prize
Mother Teresa: Friend to the Poor
by Kathleen V. KudlinskiBorn Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu in 1910, Mother Teresa grew up in a small war-torn town in Macedonia. The youngest of three children, Mother Teresa was called Gonxha, which means "flower bud," by her family because of her cheerful disposition. Mother Teresa's family were devoted Catholics who prayed every evening and went to church almost every day. By the time she was twelve years old, Mother Teresa knew she wanted to devote her life to helping the sick and poor. Mother Teresa is considered one of the world's greatest humanitarians. She was the recipient of the United States Medal of Honor and the Nobel Peace Prize, and was beatified by Pope John Paul II. This fascinating biography details Mother Teresa's childhood and proves that one person can make a difference in the world with love and faith.
Mother Teresa: The Story of the Saint of Calcutta
by Marlyn Evangelina Monge FSPThis beautifully illustrated book tells the story of Mother Teresa in an engaging narrative for children ages 8 to 10. Starting with her early life in Albania, the book then follows her journey through religious life, founding the Missionaries of Charity, and her dedication to the poor. The story of the saint of Calcutta is more than a biography of Mother Teresa; it stirs a sense of social justice and encourages children to live a life like this humble saint.
Mother Teresa: Religious Humanitarian
by Anne Marie SullivanDriven by a love of God and a desire to help make life better for the poor and the sick, Mother Teresa worked for her entire life to change the world for the better. She founded a Catholic charity that works to help children and the poor in more than 130 countries. In 1979, Mother Teresa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her tireless work to help and care for others. Today, Mother Teresa is remembered for the change she brought to the lives of people around the world. Learn the story of one of the world's most important religious and charity activists in Mother Teresa: Religious Humanitarian.
A Mother to Embarrass Me
by Carol Lynch WilliamsNow that Laura is 12 years old, she realizes that everything about her mother is totally embarrassing. There must be some way Laura can change her mother before her own life is completely ruined.
Mother to Tigers
by George Ella Lyon Peter CatalanottoMother to Tigers This remarkable book--strikingly striped as tigers are, sympathetically spoken as any child could wish--is a moving picture-book biography of Helen Martini, founder of the Bronx Zoo's animal nursery. Full color.
Mother Wants A Horse
by Diana Walker[from the back cover:] MOTHER WANTS A HORSE When her father announces to sixteen-year-old Joanna that she is to give up her beloved job at Holmwood Farms, and possibly even her riding lessons, for special coaching in English, it is more than she can bear. On furious impulse she seizes a horse from the Farms--the huge black Othello--and takes him for a mad gallop over the fields. The wild ride comes to a calamitous end: Joanna suffers a spinal injury and faces six months to a year of recuperation--off horses. For Joanna, who has pinned all her hopes on representing the Farms at the Toronto Royal Horse Show, it is undeniably the end of the world. In this absorbing and delightful sequel to The Year of the Horse, heroine Joanna Longfellow is off on a diverting succession of new adventures. Grounded from competition and necessarily preoccupied with studies, Joanna is forced to look beyond her own narrow concerns. Through her increasing involvement with her English tutor's family and her enthusiasm for the riding school she opens at the Farms, Joanna turns what began as the worst year of her life into one filled with unexpected rewards. By the time she is ready to ride again, the headstrong girl of that flight through the fields has learned that disappointment and compromise have a place on the road to personal fulfillment.
Mother West Wind's Animal Friends
by Thornton W. BurgessWhen a mysterious stranger comes to live in the Green Forest, its regular inhabitants become curious and alarmed. Who is this creature and how does he manage to protect himself from even the strongest of the animals -- including Mr. Bobcat and King Bear? 6 black-and-white illustrations.
Mother West Wind's Neighbors (Dover Children's Thrift Classics)
by Thornton W. BurgessFifteen delightful fables from the world of the Green Forest will entertain and educate young readers as they find out why Johnny Chuck doesn't like Blacky the Crow and why Ol' Mistah Buzzard has a bald head. They'll learn what is in Mrs. Possum's big pocket and even discover who stole Mrs. Grouse's eggs.
Mothers are Like That (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue: Level H #Level H)
by Carol CarrickA simple description of animal and human mothers caring for their young.
Mothers Are Like That
by Carol CarrickMothers care for their babies in all kinds of ways. A mother duck keeps her eggs warm, a mother cat washes her little ones with her warm, gentle tongue, a mother goose chases intruders away from the nest . . . and a human mother lovingly tucks her child in and kisses him good night. The profound connection between mother and child emanates from every word and brush stroke as Carol Carrick's spare, elegant text and her son Paul Carrick's luminous paintings join to create a tender and reassuring picture book.
The Mother's Day Mice
by Eve BuntingBiggest Mouse, Middle Mouse, and Little Mouse all want to surprise Mother on Mother's Day. But can these playful mice pick the best presents all by themselves without getting into a whole lot of trouble.
Mother's Day Surprise
by Stephen Krensky Kathi EmberA snake dreams up an unusual Mother's Day gift. Violet is a young snake who likes to play with the other animals in the forest. But when spring arrives, her friends get very busy making presents for Mother's Day. Violet is glad everyone's working so hard, but what can she do for her own mother? Without arms or legs or teeth, she can't make gifts as the other animals can. Then Violet discovers that there is one thing she can do that's different-and comes up with the most original gift of all!
A Mother's Gift
by Britney Spears Lynne SpearsHolly Faye Lovell sure can sing. Everyone in Biscay, Mississippi, knows that. And when at fourteen she becomes the youngest student ever to win a full scholarship to the prestigious Haverty School of Music, her dream of pursuing a singing career is on its way. But for the first time in her life, Holly must leave behind her mother, Wanda. Although they don't have much in the way of money, there's always been plenty of love. . . and there's always been Wanda's birthmark, an ugly red scar on the side of her face that makes people who don't know her turn away. Now that Holly's off with her posh new friends and new life, she's ashamed to find herself embarrassed by her mom and their humble background. And Wanda finds herself wanting to reveal a long-hidden secret . . . a secret that could destroy their bond forever.
Mothers in Children's and Young Adult Literature: From the Eighteenth Century to Postfeminism (Children's Literature Association Series)
by Lisa Rowe Fraustino and Karen CoatsWinner of the Children’s Literature Association’s 2018 Edited Book AwardContributions by Robin Calland, Lauren Causey, Karen Coats, Sara K. Day, Lisa Rowe Fraustino, Dorina K. Lazo Gilmore, Anna Katrina Gutierrez, Adrienne Kertzer, Kouen Kim, Alexandra Kotanko, Jennifer Mitchell, Mary Jeanette Moran, Julie Pfeiffer, and Donelle RuweLiving or dead, present or absent, sadly dysfunctional or merrily adequate, the figure of the mother bears enormous freight across a child's emotional and intellectual life. Given the vital role literary mothers play in books for young readers, it is remarkable how little scholarly attention has been paid to the representation of mothers outside of fairy tales and beyond studies of gender stereotypes. This collection of thirteen essays begins to fill a critical gap by bringing together a range of theoretical perspectives by a rich mix of senior scholars and new voices.Following an introduction in which the coeditors describe key trends in interdisciplinary scholarship, the book's first section focuses on the pedagogical roots of maternal influence in early children's literature. The next section explores the shifting cultural perspectives and subjectivities of the twentieth century. The third section examines the interplay of fantasy, reality, and the ethical dimensions of literary mothers. The collection ends with readings of postfeminist motherhood, from contemporary realism to dystopian fantasy.The range of critical approaches in this volume will provide multiple inroads for scholars to investigate richer readings of mothers in children's and young adult literature.
A Mother's Love (Step into Reading)
by Melissa LagonegroPixar Animation Studio's 13th animated feature film, Disney/Pixar Brave, is an epic adventure set in the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland. Determined to carve her own path in life, a skilled archer named Princess Merida defies a sacred age-old custom—and inadvertently unleashes a beastly curse upon the kingdom. To set things right, Merida embarks on a perilous quest and discovers the meaning of true bravery. This Step 2 reader based on the film is perfect for boys and girls ages 4-6.
Mothers of Others (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Red #Level N)
by Donna LathamA dog becomes mother to an orphaned squirrel. A leopard saves a baby baboon instead of killing it. What's going on? Find out what makes some animals become mothers of others.
Mothi Thap
by Shekhar ShiledarOne day king Sultan declares a lying competition. Shekh Chilli also took part in this competition. All the people one by one start speaking lie but the king was not satisfied. Shekh Chilli gets up and says that the King is a very big liar. The people and the king get angry and orders his head to be beheaded. Shekh Chilli tells them please forgive me for I have spoken a big lie. The king rewards him.
The Mothman's Shadow
by Jason StrangeA camping trip goes horribly wrong for a group of teenage boys.
Moths (Nature's Children)
by Bill IvyIn this book you will learn about the many varieties of moths, where they live and their life cycle.
Mothstorm: The Horror From Beyond Uranus Georgium Sidus!
by Philip ReeveA sinister cloud is approaching the solar system. The closest planet, Georgium Sidus, is inhabited by the missionary Reverend Cruet and his daughter, Charity. Art, Myrtle, and the family decide to investigate after communication with them is lost.
Motion: Push and Pull, Fast and Slow
by Darlene R. Stille Sheree BoydThe book discusses concept of motion and related topics like movement, speed, force, and inertia with fun facts and experiments.
Motion and Design
by Editors at the National Science Resources CenterThis book talks about how living organisms' structures influence the way they function in nature and how scientists and inventors developed devices that helped people move more effectively.