nurses

Text and photographs introduce the biography of Clara Barton, who worked as a nurse during the Civil War and founded the American Red Cross Society in 1881 to help people hurt by war or disasters.

Looks at the different tasks performed by nurses, and discusses where they learn and where they work. Includes an activity.

Presents a biography of Florence Nightingale, telling how she gave up a life of comfort to provide safe havens and nursing care at military hospitals, workhouses, and orphanages.

A biography of the well-to-do woman who defied social convention in order to establish nursing as a respectable career for women and bring about reforms in hospital conditions and nursing care.

A biography of the humanitarian whose greatest achievement was the founding of the American Red Cross.

Simple text and photographs describe the work of a nurse taking care of patients at a hospital.

Mrs. Cooney, the school nurse, is so beautiful that A.J. has a crush on her--even though he suspects she might be an international spy!.

Describes the life and work of Florence Nightingale, the nineteenth-century English woman considered to be the founder of modern nursing.

Recounts the life story of the English girl who became a famous nurse and dedicated herself to the alleviation of suffering at home and abroad.

Introduces Mrs. Geary, an elementary school nurse, describing what she does during the school day and how she interacts with other staff and students.