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Learn all about Florence Nightingale and her revolutionary nursing work in this children''s biography.In this biography, discover the fascinating story of Florence Nightingale, who cared for British soldiers during wartime as the ""Lady of the Lamp."" Florence Nightingale was a pioneer of nursing at a time when women were discouraged from working outside the home, especially in the field of science. She saved many lives both on and off the battlefield through implementing a new standard of medical care, and by leading groups of nurses to improve conditions. In this biography book for kids ages 8-11, learn all about the inspiring story of Florence Nightingale - social reformer, statistician, and mother of modern nursing who bucked the social norms of her day and changed the world. This new biography series from DK goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history''s most interesting people. An age-appropriate text to create an engaging audiobook children will enjoy listening to. This is the one biography series everyone will want to collect.© 2019 James Buckley Jr © 2020 DK Audio

Learn all about - Ada Lovelace and the world''s first computer programme - Helen Keller and how she overcame her disabilities - Harriet Tubman''s inspirational life and work - in this children''s biography.Discover the inspiring story of Ada Lovelace, one of the world''s first computer scientists!In 1833, Ada Lovelace met mathematician Charles Babbage, inventor of calculating machines. She went on to devise a way of inputting data into Babbage''s Analytical Machine, and in doing so became the first ever computer programmer. In this biography audiobook for 7-11 year olds, learn all about Ada Lovelace''s intriguing life, including her talent for languages and mathematics, and her fascination with science.In this kids'' biography, discover the inspiring story of Helen Keller, who overcame the odds by learning to understand and communicate with the world.Helen Keller lost her sight and hearing due to an early childhood illness and spent the first 6 years of her life unable to interact with other people. She remained isolated from the outside world until Anne Sullivan came to work as her teacher. In this biography audiobook, learn all about Helen Keller''s amazing life and achievements - how she learned to read Braille and speak, go to college, write books, and ultimately revolutionize the world through her activism on behalf of the deaf and blind.Discover the inspiring story of Harriet Tubman, a fearless activist and abolitionist who helped guide many slaves to freedom.Born into slavery in the 1820s, Harriet Tubman would later run away and help scores of other African American slaves escape to freedom in the North, using the ""Underground Railroad"". A nurse, scout, and advisor during the American Civil War, Harriet co-led the Combahee River Raid, in which 700 slaves were liberated. After the war, Harriet became involved in women''s suffrage, or the right to vote, and opened a retirement home for sick and elderly African Americans.Learn all about Harriet Tubman''s fascinating life, the hardships she endured, the people she helped and rescued, the battles she fought, and how this American icon of strength continues to inspire so many people today.This new biography series from DK goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history''s most interesting people. An age-appropriate text to create an engaging audiobook children will enjoy listening to. This is the one biography series everyone will want to collect.© 2019; Nancy Castaldo; Libby Romero; Kitson Kazynka © 2020 DK Audio

An inspiring collection of DK audiobooks focused on Black history.Discover the obstacles that many Black people faced on the way to making groundbreaking accomplishments. You''ll find out how they created lasting change and paved the way for future generations. This fantastic resource pack for teachers and students is the perfect companion to support the teaching of Black history.In this DK box set you''ll receive:- Life Stories: Harriet Tubman- Life Stories: Nelson Mandela- Life Stories: Katherine Johnson- Life Stories: Martin Luther King, Jr.This collection features four DK Life Stories biographies of influential trailblazers in Black history. Meet Dr Martin Luther King and his role in the Civil Rights Movement in America using non-violent protest and Katherine Johnson, the famed NASA mathematician, featured in the award-winning 2016 film Hidden Figures. Delve into the life of Harriet Tubman, who was born into slavery and became a fearless activist who helped guide many slaves to freedom. Lastly, explore Nelson Mandela''s legacy, who went from freedom fighter during Apartheid to being the first democratically elected president of South Africa.