DK Life Stories Florence Nightingale

<p><b>In this biography discover the fascinating story of Florence Nightingale who cared for British soldiers during wartime as the Lady of the Lamp. </b><br><br>Florence Nightingale was a pioneer of nursing at a time when women were discouraged from working outside the home especially in the field of science. She saved many lives both on and off the battlefield through implementing a new standard of medical care and by leading groups of nurses to improve conditions. In this biography book for kids ages 8-11 learn all about the inspiring story of Florence Nightingale - social reformer statistician and mother of modern nursing who bucked the social norms of her day and changed the world. <br><br>This new biography series from DK goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of historys most interesting people. Full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement thoughtfully written age-appropriate text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes information sidebars maps inspiring quotes and other nonfiction text features add depth and a handy reference section at the back makes this the one biography series every teacher and librarian will want to collect. Each book also includes an authors introduction letter a glossary and an index.</p>