Publisher: Random House

Copyright Date: 2018

Edition Date: 2018 Release Date: 02/27/18

Pages: 48 pages

ISBN: Publisher: 1-524-71557-3 Perma-Bound: 0-7804-0144-1

ISBN 13: Publisher: 978-1-524-71557-1 Perma-Bound: 978-0-7804-0144-0

Dewey: 921

Dimensions: 23 cm.

Subject Heading:
Barton, Clara,. 1821-1912. Juvenile literature.
Barton, Clara,. 1821-1912.
American Red Cross. Biography. Juvenile literature.
American Red Cross.
Nurses. United States. Biography. Juvenile literature.
Nurses.

Language: English

Word Count: 803

Reading Level: 3.3

Interest Level: 1-4

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 3.3 / points: 0.5 / quiz: 194790 / grade: Lower Grades

Lexile: 550L

Guided Reading Level: O

Fountas & Pinnell: O

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.