Books with author Laurent Richard

While the name of “The Angel of the Crimea” is a household word, the precise nature and scope of her work, and the difficulties and discouragement under which it was accomplished, are unknown to many children of the present generation. All this is here beautifully and completely related by a famous writer whose own father was in part responsible for confirming Miss Nightingale in her determination to devote her life to nursing. “Written in a simple, pleasing way and will interest children…Florence Nightingale’s work during the Crimean War was wonderful, but her influence and the work she has been enabled to do confined to her room are even more so. To her we are indebted for the first training school for nurses, which has revolutionized the treatment of the sick.” -New-York Observer "It may seem a strange principle to enunciate as the very first requirement in a hospital that it should do the sick no harm." Originally published in 1909, this is the inspiring story of Florence Nightingale (1820–1910), the founder of the modern nursing profession. British soldiers who were wounded in the Crimean War (the 1853–56 war between Russia and an alliance of Great Britain, France, Sardinia, and Turkey) called her "The Lady with the Lamp" when she walked the halls of their hospital at night. Facing unspeakable filth and disorganization, she and her staff of nurses cared for thousands of sick and wounded soldiers, earning their undying gratitude. Suitable for ages 11 and up. CONTENTS I. How Florence Got Her Name—Her Three Homes II. Little Florence III. The Squire's Daughter IV. Looking Out V. Waiting for the Call VI. The Trumpet Call VII. The Response VIII. Scutari IX. The Barrack Hospital X. The Lady-in-Chief XI. The Lady with the Lamp XII. Winter XIII. Miss Nightingale Under Fire XIV. The Close of the War XV. The Tasks of Peace Endnotes

Fun and Challenging Mazes for Kids (4-6, 6-8) is packed with mazes to challenge, entertain and stimulate your kids. These mazes can help improve fine motor skills, visual perceptual skills and problem-solving skills. Various types, themes, and shapes ensure your child won't get bored. This book of mazes includes mazes in a variety of difficulty levels from simple to more advanced. This maze book is sure to get kids thinking!About this Amazing Maze Activity Book for Kids:• This book contains mazes for kids ages 4-8.• One set consists of maze books for kids 4-6.• The other comprises mazes books for kids 6-8.• Over 40 maze and labyrinth challenge for Kids to solve.• This maze book helps to strengthen logical and analytical capabilities from a very young age.

Cassie and Mitch are newly engaged, and it’s time to meet the in-laws. When environmentalist Herb Flores turns up dead beneath a sand castle, though, they have to balance investigative work with family obligations. With suspects like a board president, a female bodybuilder, and the Chief of Police, identifying Herb’s killer is a risky business. Throw in their families, a high-maintenance cat, and sand sculptures, and the town of Fatmire, Florida, just got more interesting.

Cassie and Mitch are newly engaged, and it’s time to meet the in-laws. When environmentalist Herb Flores turns up dead beneath a sand castle, though, they have to balance investigative work with family obligations. With suspects like a board president, a female bodybuilder, and the Chief of Police, identifying Herb’s killer is a risky business. Throw in their families, a high-maintenance cat, and sand sculptures, and the town of Fatmire, Florida, just got more interesting.

This Classic Edition uses the distinctive illustrations from earlier printings of A Different Tune.A Different Tune is an entertaining story about a creature named Bill who discovers why his unique talent makes him special.School Zone's Start to Read! series helps children learn to read by presenting interesting stories with easy vocabularies. Words are repeated. Sentences are short. Rhyming words help children increase their vocabularies. Context clues in the illustrations are abundant.Most of the vocabulary words in A Different Tune are typically introduced in first grade and second grade. The words stranger, failed, early, special, instead, beautiful, and music are higher-level words. You may need to help your child sound out these words. After several readings together, encourage your child to read alone. Praise your child’s efforts because, most of all, the reading experience should be enjoyable.www.schoolzone.com