A lesson in the value of caring. Florence Nightingale is the child of wealthy parents in 19th-century England. Uninterested in marriage, society life and money, she wants to help the poor. War comes to the Crimea, and the British Army hospital in Turkey is full of the wounded and the sick. In an effort to relieve the suffering, Florence Nightingale and a small group of women are sent to help. At the hospital, Florence and the others face the contempt of the military officials. The head of the hospital, John Hall, doesn’t allow the nurses to care for the sick. Finally, when the situation in the hospital grows desperate, John Hall reluctantly allows Florence Nightingale and the other nurses to minister to the soldiers. Quickly, Florence takes matters in hand. Conditions improve. The death rate falls. The Times of London calls her “The Lady of the Lamp,” a woman full of caring and compassion. On a trip to the frontline hospitals, Florence Nightingale falls, exhausted and near death. While still in a fever, she receives a brooch from Queen Victoria inscribed: “Blessed are the merciful.” Florence Nightingale recovers and returns to the military hospital where the grateful men salute her. Includes 48-page activity book.