A Step 3 beginning-reader biography of Civil War nurse and founder of the American Red Cross Clara Barton!
Meet a woman who outgrew her girhood shyness to became a fearless "Angel of the Battlefield"! This Step 3 biography follows Clara as she helps her brother recover from a terrible injury, overcomes her timidity and works as a teacher, and finally fights her way to the front lines of the Civil War, where she helps soldiers wounded in battle. Clara's story is a testament to the strength and grit of women, and is a role model who trancends history. Sarah Green's lovely and delicate illustrations render Clara's life in an appropriate and approachable way for young readers.
Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.
| ISBN: | 9781524715588 |
| Publication date: | 27th February 2018 |
| Author: | Frank Murphy |
| Illustrator: | Sarah Green |
| Publisher: | Random House Books for Young Readers an imprint of Random House Children's Books |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 48 pages |
| Series: | Step Into Reading. Step 3, Reading on Your Own |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography Children’s / Teenage general interest: Girls and women History |