In this biography, discover the fascinating story of Florence Nightingale, who cared for British soldiers during wartime as the "Lady of the Lamp." 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. This new biography series from DK goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's 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 author's introduction letter, a glossary, and an index.

Discover the inspiring story of Harriet Tubman, a fearless activist and abolitionist who helped guide many slaves to freedom, in this fascinating kids' biography. Born into slavery in the 1820s, Harriet Tubman would later run away and later help scores of other African American slaves escape to freedom in the North using the "Underground Railroad". A nurse, scout, and advisor during the American Civil War, Harriet co-led the Combahee River Raid, in which 700 slaves were liberated. After the war, Harriet became involved in women's suffrage, or the right to vote, and opened a retirement home for sick and elderly African Americans. In this biography book for 8-11 year olds, learn all about Harriet Tubman's fascinating life, the hardships she endured, and how this American icon of strength continues to inspire so many people today. This popular biography series from DK goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting and inspiring people. Full-colour photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement age-appropriate, narrative text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading - and a series they'll want to collect.

Кукла Barbie Florence Nightingale Inspiring Women (Барби Флоренс Найтингейл - Вдохновляющие Женщины) / Коллекционная кукла Барби В комплекте: кукла Барби, одежда и аксессуары как на фото, подставка, упаковка Дизайнер: Каролин Де Мерссман / Caroline DeMersseman Размер: 29 см Глаза: нарисованные, карие Ресницы: нарисованные Волосы: вшитые, каштановые Тело: Articulated Original Лепка лица: Louboutin Официальное название: Barbie Florence Nightingale Women Doll Номер производителя: GHT87 Леди со светильником - именно так называли Флоренс Найтингейт солдаты. ночами она обходила палаты с ранеными в ходе Крымской войны, освещая себе путь масляным фонарём.

The remarkable story of Florence Nightingale, from her privileged childhood to the horrors of her work in the Crimea and as a hospital reformer. Retold in a lively, vivid style with evocative, full colour pictures and links to recommended websites to find out more. Part of Young Reading Series 3 for fully confident readers.

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This book will make you love her as much as I do" FORMER PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON"Breathtaking courage and compassion [...]a wonderful book"THE SUNDAY TIMES"Renegade Florence Nightingale cares for the sick in a wonderful story about compassion and the fight against prejudice "THE GUARDIAN

This book will make you love her as much as I do" FORMER PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON"Breathtaking courage and compassion [...]a wonderful book"THE SUNDAY TIMES"Renegade Florence Nightingale cares for the sick in a wonderful story about compassion and the fight against prejudice "THE GUARDIAN

This is a story of something like survival.Sal planned it for almost a year before they ran. And now Sal knows a lot of stuff. Like how to build a shelter and start a fire. How to estimate distances, snare rabbits and shoot an airgun. And how to protect her sister, Peppa. Because Peppa is ten, which is how old Sal was when Robert started on her.Told in Sal's distinctive voice, and filled with the silent, dizzying beauty of rural Scotland, Sal is a disturbing, uplifting story of survival, of the kindness of strangers, and the irrepressible power of sisterly love; a love that can lead us to do extraordinary and unimaginable things.

This is a story of something like survival.Sal planned it for almost a year before they ran. And now Sal knows a lot of stuff. Like how to build a shelter and start a fire. How to estimate distances, snare rabbits and shoot an airgun. And how to protect her sister, Peppa. Because Peppa is ten, which is how old Sal was when Robert started on her.Told in Sal's distinctive voice, and filled with the silent, dizzying beauty of rural Scotland, Sal is a disturbing, uplifting story of survival, of the kindness of strangers, and the irrepressible power of sisterly love; a love that can lead us to do extraordinary and unimaginable things.

A celebration of inspirational women from all over the world and throughout history, told in Marcia Williams' much-loved comic-strip style. Join Marcia Williams as she celebrates incredible women from around the world and throughout history. From writers to warriors and astronauts to activists, discover their awesome stories and be amazed by their achievements. Featuring Cleopatra, Boudicca, Joan of Arc, Elizabeth I, Mary Wollstonecraft, Jane Austen, Florence Nightingale, Marie Curie, Eleanor Roosevelt, Amelia Earhart, Frida Kahlo, Wangari Maathai, Mae C. Jemison, Cathy Freeman and Malala, and packed with facts, quotes and jokes - hip, hip, hooray!

Got a burning question? Tell Me Why? will sort you out! This handy book will provide you with hundreds of fascinating answers on every topic you can think of. It is the perfect reference book for the whole family - use it to craft quiz questions, settle disputes or simply relax and enjoy a good few hours reading! Tell Me Why: Why do we get hungry? Why do birds sing? Why did cave painters paint? Why is Florence Nightingale remembered? Six fact-packed subject categories boost the general knowledge of your children and even you, helping to engage the whole family.

Got a burning question? Tell Me Why? will sort you out! This handy book will provide you with hundreds of fascinating answers on every topic you can think of. It is the perfect reference book for the whole family - use it to craft quiz questions, settle disputes or simply relax and enjoy a good few hours reading! Tell Me Why: Why do we get hungry? Why do birds sing? Why did cave painters paint? Why is Florence Nightingale remembered? Six fact-packed subject categories boost the general knowledge of your children and even you, helping to engage the whole family.

Come to the forest, sit by the fireside and listen to intoxicating song, as Sam Lee tells the story of the nightingale. Every year, as darkness falls upon woodlands, the nightingale heralds the arrival of Spring. Throughout history, its sweet song has inspired musicians, writers and artists around the world, from Germany, France and Italy to Greece, Ukraine and Korea. Here, passionate conservationist, renowned musician and folk expert Sam Lee tells the story of the nightingale. This book reveals in beautiful detail the bird's song, habitat, characteristics and migration patterns, as well as the environmental issues that threaten its livelihood. From Greek mythology to John Keats, to Persian poetry and 'A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square', Lee delves into the various ways we have celebrated the nightingale through traditions, folklore, music, literature, from ancient history to the present day. The Nightingale is a unique and lyrical portrait of a famed yet elusive songbird.

The Emperor of China invites the nightingale of the forest to stay at court. She sings beautifully and everyone loves her. Things change when a colourful artificial bird arrives in the palace. The nightingale is not anymore the favourite one and flies away. All of a sudden the Emperor is not well and realises that what he needs is that beautiful, real singing. Will the nightingale ever be back?

London, 1920: Fur die 19-jahrige Louisa geht ein Traum in Erfullung. Sie bekommt eine Anstellung bei den Mitfords, der glamourosen und skandalumwitterten Familie aus Oxfordshire. Endlich kann sie der Armut und dem Elend der Gro?stadt entfliehen und dafur auf ein herrschaftliches Anwesen ziehen. Louisa wird Anstandsdame und Vertraute der sechs Tochter des Hauses, allen voran der 17-jahrigen Nancy, einer intelligenten jungen Frau, die nichts mehr liebt als Abenteuer und gute Geschichten. Als Florence Nightingale Shore, eine Krankenschwester und Freundin der Familie, am helllichten Tag ermordet wird, beginnen Nancy und Louisa eigene Ermittlungen anzustellen. Schnell erkennen sie, dass nach den Wirren des Krieges jeder etwas zu verbergen hat.

On an ordinary Saturday morning in 1996, the residents of Nightingale Point wake up to their normal lives and worries.Mary has a secret life that no one knows about, not even Malachi and Tristan, the brothers she vowed to look after.Malachi had to grow up too quickly. Between looking after Tristan and nursing a broken heart, he feels older than his twenty-one years.Tristan wishes Malachi would stop pining for Pamela. No wonder he’s falling in with the wrong crowd, without Malachi to keep him straight.Elvis is trying hard to remember to the instructions his care worker gave him, but sometimes he gets confused and forgets things.Pamela wants to run back to Malachi but her overprotective father has locked her in and there’s no way out.It’s a day like any other, until something extraordinary happens. When the sun sets, Nightingale Point is irrevocably changed and somehow, through the darkness, the residents must find a way back to lightness, and back to each other.