Mary Seacole and Edith Cavell risked their lives to look after the wounded and the dying. They proved that bravery in wartime isn't just about fighting and winning battles.


* White/Band 10 books have more complex sentences and figurative language.


* Text type - A dual biography.


* A glossary on page 29 defines difficult words.


* A timeline on pages 30 and 31 allows children to recap the events of the gallant lives.


* Curriculum links - History: `the lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements. Some should be used to compare aspects of life in different periods [for example, ... Mary Seacole and Edith Cavell].'