Brave Clara Barton Contributor(s): Murphy, Frank (Author), Green, Sarah (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1524715581 ISBN-13: 9781524715588 Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers OUR PRICE: $12.34 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: February 2018 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Women - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Historical - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 19th Century |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 2018012149 |
Lexile Measure: 550 |
Series: Step Into Reading |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6.1" W x 8.7" (0.45 lbs) 48 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 194790 Reading Level: 3.3 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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. |