Each title is a biography of one person's life, achievements and the problems they faced. The series covers many historical periods from the Tudors to the Victorians. Each title answers key questions about these historical figures and a time line places the person in a historical content. With 'It's true' panels to give interesting and unusual facts about these people as well as many places to visit for children to find out more, this series is packed with information.

 

This book features in the following series: Beginning History, Who Was .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2009 by Hachette Children's Group .

Liz Gogerly is an experienced author and editor of children's non-fiction.

This book has the following chapters: Who was Florence Nightingale? Childhood days A call from God Learning to be a nurse A terrible war Florence helps the soldiers The 'Lady of the Lamp' A school for nurses A national hero Timeline Glossary Further information and Index