Explores the value of compassion through the lens of Mother Teresa. A Catholic nun who founded hospices, orphanages, and more, Mother Teresa exemplified compassion through her care for the dying and destitute. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, critical thinking questions, Fast Facts, an activity for further learning, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.