Clara Barton was very shy and sensitive, and not always sure of herself. But her fighting spirit and desire to help others drove her to become one of the world's most famous humanitarians. She would go on to form the American Red Cross, and organization that helps Americans in need after disasters to this day.
This Level 3 Ready-to-Read book provides a compelling introduction to Barton's life and work that's perfect for increasingly confident readers who are ready to read more complicated text! Challenging vocabulary and complex sentence structure provides a fun challenge, while also allowing young readers to dive deeper into Barton's childhood and into the values that drove her ongoing work. It's an inspiring look at one a pioneering American woman whose legacy lives on today.
Recommended Age | 6 - 8 |
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Author | Patricia Lakin |
Illustrator | Simon Sullivan |
ISBN | 0689865139 |
Publication Date | Jul 27, 2004 |
Publisher | Simon Spotlight |
Series Name | Ready To Read |
Language | English |