{"product_id":"dk-life-stories-florence-nightingale-paperback","title":"DK Life Stories: Florence Nightingale - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKitson Jazynka\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCharlotte Ager\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this kids' biography, discover the fascinating story of Florence Nightingale, who cared for British soldiers during wartime as the \"Lady of the Lamp\" and changed the field of nursing.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFlorence Nightingale was a pioneer of nursing at a time when women were discouraged from working outside the home, especially in the field of science. She saved many lives both on and off the battlefield through implementing a new standard of medical care, and by leading groups of nurses to improve conditions. In this biography for kids ages 8-12, learn all about the inspiring story of Florence Nightingale--social reformer, statistician, and mother of modern nursing who bucked the social norms of her day and changed the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDK Life Stories go beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting people. Full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement thoughtfully written, age-appropriate text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, fun facts, maps, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes this series perfect for school reports and projects. Each book also includes an author's introduction letter, a glossary, and an index.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor Kitson Jazynka is an award-winning freelance writer and children's author. Her work appears regularly in \u003ci\u003eNational Geographic Kids\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAmerican Girl\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eYoung Rider\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, as well as the Washington Post's \u003ci\u003eKidsPost\u003c\/i\u003e. Kitson currently lives with her family in Washington, DC. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSubject consultant Holly Carter-Chappell is collections officer at the Florence Nightingale Museum in London. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLiteracy consultant Stephanie Laird is an instructional coach at Mitchellville Elementary in Mitchellville, Iowa, and is currently serving on the International Literacy Association's (ILA) Board of Directors through 2019. She was the 2014 recipient of the ILA Technology and Literacy Award. Stephanie is the President-Elect of the Iowa Reading Association and was the 2017 Conference Chair of the Iowa Reading Association's annual conference. Along with being an ambassador and advocate for education, literacy, and teacher leadership across her state, Stephanie was a member of ILA's Literacy, eLearning, Communication, and Culture Committee and has contributed to the International Literacy Day Activity Kit, Literacy Daily, and ReadWriteThink.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 7.6 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 09, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772156969248,"sku":"9781465478436","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/092f79f7cf4a2ce46729a75028926687.webp?v=1780400296","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/dk-life-stories-florence-nightingale-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}