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Florence Nightingale

Name: Florence Nightingale
ISBN: 9780237524104

By Stewart Ross

How did one brave nurse turn filthy hospitals into safer places for everyone?

informative inspiring historical accessible

Genres

Non-fiction Biography History

What is Florence Nightingale about?

Discover the remarkable life of Florence Nightingale, the famous Victorian nurse who changed hospitals forever. Learn how she cared for wounded soldiers during the Crimean War, improved cleanliness and treatment, and helped nursing become a respected profession. Through photographs, paintings and simple historical clues, this book explores what life was like in the past and how we know about Florence’s work today. It also encourages young readers to compare hospitals, nurses and medical care then and now.

About the author

Stewart Ross is a talented author who has written many exciting books for children and young people. He loves bringing history to life through stories and has written popular titles like 'The Story of the World Cup.' Stewart enjoys making learning fun and adventurous for his readers.

Pages

24 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

2002

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