Exciting stories about famous people, outlining their lives and the important events which made them memorable. Every page features easy-to-follow text and a black-and-white line drawing to help bring these events to life. Each title gives further facts about the famous person and the times in which he or she lived, plus a comprehensive time line detailing key dates. Mary Seacole charts the life of the Jamaican girl with a talent for curing illnesses as she battles with the authorities to tend wounded soldiers in the Crimea.