Florence Nightingale

On My Own Biographies

Author: Shannon Zemlicka Series: On My Own Biographies (Paperback)

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On My Own Biographies introduces beginning readers to some of history's most interesting and important people. These books focus on the pivotal episodes that show what kind of person the subject is (or was) and how he or she came to be famous. Each book is written in a story format but is not a fictionalized account. A chronology of major events follows the story, along with a brief summary of the subject's life. Growing up in a wealthy family that believed nursing wasn't a respectable job, Florence Nightingale was determined to help others. After more than sixty years of service as a nurse, she had helped to make nursing an honorable profession, left behind safer, cleaner hospitals, and saved countless lives.

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Illustrations by Nicolas Debon. Growing up in a wealthy family that believed nursing wasn't a respectable job, Florence Nightingale was nevertheless determined to help others. After more than sixty years of service as a nurse, she had helped to make nursing an honourable profession, leaving behind safer, cleaner hospitals to save countless lives. This biography for young readers, told in a story format, features colour illustrations throughout. Ages 7-10.

About the Author

Shannon Zemlicka has written books for young readers about Pocahontas, Neil Armstrong, Florence Nightingale, mallard ducks, and many other topics. She lives with her cat and her dog in Arizona. When she isn't writing, she likes to explore the desert and see how many of its plants and animals she can name.