History Makers: Florence Nightingale

Informationen zum Autor Born in Suffolk! Sarah Ridley lives on the Suffolk/Essex border and is a writer and editor of educational books for children and young people. Recently! a life-long interest in history has led her to write books about the First World War! inspired by reading letters written by soldiers who served in the conflict. Brothers at War tells the story of uncovering the material held in her own family's archives. Dear Jelly sets letters written by soldier brothers to their younger sisters at its core. Teenage children keep Sarah busy when she isn't tied to her computer! and she relaxes by walking along river estuaries close to her home. Klappentext An informative first look at famous figures through history. Zusammenfassung An engaging first-look at some of the most important and influential people in history. Florence was famous for being the "Lady with the Lamp" and her incredible achievements in the Crimea. An inspirational and brilliant woman who has changed the face of nursing. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1: The family 2: Early life 3: Growing up 4: A calling from God 5: Nursing at last 6: The Crimean War 7: To Scutari 8: The lady with the lamp 9: Hospitals 10: Old age 11: Glossary/Index

Product details

• Authors: Sarah Ridley
• Publisher: Franklin Watts
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.02.2013
• EAN: 9781445117898
• ISBN: 978-1-4451-1789-8
• No. of pages: 24
• Dimensions: 211 mm x 236 mm x 3 mm
• Series: History Makers; History Makers
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > History, politics; Education and learning > Schoolbooks, general education schools