As the daughter of an upper-class family, it was expected that Florence would find a husband and live a life of luxury - but her calling was caring for the sick and the poor. When war broke out in Crimea, Florence travelled to nurse wounded soldiers. There she found the hospitals were so dirty that they were making people ill. The changes she made began a healthcare revolution, and she became the mother of modern nursing. Many of her ideas are still in place today.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
