Humanitarians

Women in Profile series celebrates remarkable twentieth-century women who have made significant achievements in a wide variety of fields. Each book in this series of twelve titles features: -- six major profiles of women from different continents, cultures, religions, and time periods -- a dozen other distinguished women briefly highlighted to encourage further investigation -- glossary, index, and a suggested reading list for further exploration -- colorful photographs that highlight key events and accomplishments -- interesting information about events and ideas that were influential in their eraHummanitarians chronicles the fascinating lives and achievements of dedicated female activists around the world. Subjects explored include migrant farm workers, Braille, India, the independence of Mozambique, president Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the Great Depression, missionaries, and much more.Major profiles in this book include: -- Dolores Huerta - farm labor leader -- Helen Keller - activist for the blind -- Graca Simbine Machel - children's rights activist -- Eleanor Roosevelt - social reformer -- Mother Teresa - missionary nun -- Diana, Princess of Wales - supporter of disadvantaged -- plus brief highlights of a dozen other womenHacker, Carlotta is the author of 'Humanitarians' with ISBN 9780613116565 and ISBN 0613116569.