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Florence Nightingale / written by Shelli R. Johannes ; interior illustrations by Gillian Flint.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: She persisted (Philomel Books)Publisher: New York, NY : Philomel Books, [2023]Copyright date: ©2023Description: 59 pages : illustrations ; 20 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780593529010
  • 0593529014
  • 9780593529003
  • 0593529006
Other title:
  • She persisted. Florence Nightingale [Spine title]
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
The girl who loved math -- A call to bursing -- Against all odds -- Lady with the lamo -- A heroine and a pioneer -- Florence's legacy -- How you can persist.
Summary: "When Florence Nightingale decided as a teenager that she wanted to become a nurse, her parents tried to talk her out of it, claiming that it wasn't a suitable profession for a woman. But she persisted in her career and went on to save countless lives of patients, especially of soldiers. Known as 'The Lady with the Lamp,' she is widely considered to be the founder of modern nursing." -- Provided by publisher
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's Biography NIGHTING F. J65 Available 33111011054687
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's Biography NIGHTING F. J65 Available 33111011257348
Children's Book Children's Book Northport Library Children's Biography NIGHTING F. J65 Available 33111009472693
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Florence Nightingale!

When Florence Nightingale decided as a teenager that she wanted to become a nurse, her parents tried to talk her out of it, claiming that it wasn't a suitable profession for a woman. But she persisted in her career and went on to save countless lives of patients, especially of soldiers. Known as "The Lady with the Lamp," she is widely considered to be the founder of modern nursing.

In this chapter book biography by critically acclaimed author Shelli R. Johannes, readers learn about the amazing life of Florence Nightingale--and how she persisted .

Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Florence Nightingale's footsteps and make a difference!A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum.

And don't miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Sally Ride, Rosalind Franklin, Temple Grandin, and more!

"Inspired by She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton & Alexandra Boiger."

Includes bibliographical references (pages 56-59).

"When Florence Nightingale decided as a teenager that she wanted to become a nurse, her parents tried to talk her out of it, claiming that it wasn't a suitable profession for a woman. But she persisted in her career and went on to save countless lives of patients, especially of soldiers. Known as 'The Lady with the Lamp,' she is widely considered to be the founder of modern nursing." -- Provided by publisher

The girl who loved math -- A call to bursing -- Against all odds -- Lady with the lamo -- A heroine and a pioneer -- Florence's legacy -- How you can persist.

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