Who Was Clara Barton?

Clarissa "Clara" Barton was a shy girl who grew up to become a teacher, nurse, and humanitarian. At a time when few women worked outside the home, she became the first woman to hold a government job, as a patent clerk in Washington, DC. In 1864, she was appointed "lady in charge" of the hospitals at the front lines of the Union Army, where she became known as the "Angel of the Battlefield." Clara Barton built a career helping others. She went on to found the American Red Cross, one of her greatest accomplishments, and one of the most recognized organizations in the world.

Publisher: Penguin Workshop
Published: 07/24/2014
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 7.60h x 5.30w x 0.30d
ISBN: 9780448479538
Age: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.4
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 168842 / Who Was Clara Barton?

About the Author
Stephanie Spinner is a full-time writer of children's books.