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Florence Nightingale / Demi.

Demi. (Author).

Summary:

"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 publisher.
"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 publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0805097295
  • ISBN: 9780805097290
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
  • Edition: First edition
  • Publisher: New York, New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2014.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references.
Target Audience Note:
4-8.
NC1020L Lexile
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR MG 5.9 0.5 164487.
Subject:
Nightingale, Florence, 1820-1910 > Juvenile literature.
Nurses > England > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Genre:
Biographies.

Available copies

  • 23 of 24 copies available at NC Cardinal.
  • 2 of 2 copies available at Onslow County Public Library. (Show)

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 24 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Jacksonville Main Library EB NIGHTINGALE (Text) 36015000212825 Juvenile Biography Available -
Sneads Ferry Branch Library EB NIGHTINGALE (Text) 36015001129465 Juvenile Biography Available -
Beaufort Main E B NIGHTINGALE (Text) 34208203370027 Easy Nonfiction Checked out 08/18/2026
Cumberland Headquarters JB NIGHTINGALE (Text) 31781061388532 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
East Asheville Library jB NIGHTINGALE (Text) 0020510138058 Juvenile Biography Available -
Elkin Public Library JB NIGHTINGALE (Text) 30499100478187 Juvenile Biography Available -
Haywood County Main Library JB Nightingale (Text) 33115007410514 Juvenile Biography Available -
High Point Library JB Nightingale F Demi (Text) 30519009578645 Juvenile Biography Available -
Kenly Public Library JB NIGHTINGALE (Text) 38950610757678 Juvenile Biography Available -
Lenoir Library J B NIGHTING Florence De (Text) 50669011811818 Juvenile Biography Available -