Florence Nightingale

Description:

"Florence Nightingale revolutionized the world of medicine by emphasizing cleanliness, food that was hot and nutritious, and organization in hospitals. What began as an attempt to make army hospitals safer and more effective became a lifelong mission, and remains relevant today. This new picture book biography of Florence Nightingale, from celebrated author and artist Demi, beautifully portrays the story of Florence's life and explores the long-lasting effects of her career"--Provided by the publisher. Florence Nightingale revolutionized the world of medicine by emphasizing cleanliness, food that was hot and nutritious, and organization in hospitals.

subjects: Nurses,  Juvenile literature,  Biography,  Women,  Nightingale, florence, 1820-1910,  Nightingale, florence, 1820-1910, juvenile literature,  Nurses, juvenile literature,  Great britain, history,  Great britain, history, juvenile literature,  JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Historical,  JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Women,  JUVENILE NONFICTION / Health & Daily Living / General

People: Florence Nightingale (1820-1910)

Places: England