Clara Barton: Founder of the American Red Cross

by Christin Ditchfield

Book Overview

Clara Barton was a painfully shy child who grew up to become a courageous humanitarian. She first worked as a teacher. Later, during the Civil War, she tended to wounded Union soldiers, earning her the nickname "Angel of the Battlefield." While traveling in Europe, she learned about the International Red Cross, a volunteer group dedicated to taking care of people during wartime. Barton worked with the International Red Cross, helping with its efforts...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 053112276X
• ISBN13: 9780531122761
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Children's Press(CT)
• Length: 111 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.4" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8