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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!

- Shelli R. Johannes - Author
- Chelsea Clinton - Author
- Alexandra Boiger - Illustrator
- Gillian Flint - Illustrator
Kindle Book
- Release date: March 7, 2023
OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9780593529027
- Release date: March 7, 2023
EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9780593529027
- File size: 12977 KB
- Release date: March 7, 2023
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Kindle Book
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Languages
English
Levels
Lexile® Measure:970
Text Difficulty:5-7
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!

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Publisher:
Penguin Young Readers Group
Kindle Book
Release date: March 7, 2023
OverDrive Read
ISBN: 9780593529027
Release date: March 7, 2023
EPUB ebook
ISBN: 9780593529027
File size: 12977 KB
Release date: March 7, 2023
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Creators
- Shelli R. Johannes - Author
- Chelsea Clinton - Author
- Alexandra Boiger - Illustrator
- Gillian Flint - Illustrator
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Formats
Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
EPUB ebook
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Languages
English
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Levels
Lexile® Measure: 970
Text Difficulty: 5-7
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