Other editions of book Florence Nightingale

Florence Nightingale is one of the most famous women in history, whose contribution to helping the injured soldiers during the Crimean War is a wonderful example of how just one person can make a difference to the course of history. Following Florence's journey to the hospital at Scutari and the work that she did there, the book also looks at how the improvements Florence made inform how hospitals treat hygiene and infections in hospitals today.Start-Up Historyis a series of 6 titles looking at everyday objects and events from their historical perspective and encourages readers to ask questions about what they can see on the page and how that might relate to their own experiences building skills and historical vocabulary. Perfect introductory history texts for 5-7 KS1 readers.

An introduction to a simple biography of the famous nurse, exploring both her working life and its heritage for nurses and hospitals today Children learn about the Crimean War, features of hospitals, and how and why people become famous in this comprehensive look at the life and works of Florence Nightingale. Using historical photographs, paintings, and a simple map, children can discover why Florence went to the Crimea and what changes she made there to help the soldiers for the better.