In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS
series, discover the incredible life of Florence Nightingale, the
founder of modern nursing.
Growing up in an upper-class family, it was expected that Florence would
find a husband and live a life of luxury--but that kind of life wasn't
for her. Her calling was caring for the sick and the poor, so she
followed her passion with her whole heart and trained to be a nurse.
When war broke out, Florence traveled to nurse wounded soldiers but
found that the hospitals were so dirty that they were making people ill!
This experience inspired her to lead a healthcare revolution, and she
became the mother of modern nursing, introducing care practices still
followed today. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky
illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a
biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile
of the social reformer's life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling biography series for
kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and
artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible
things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of
all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple
sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The
hardcover and paperback versions present expanded stories for
beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the
treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single
volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in
boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even
more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.
Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change
the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
