"Clara Barton: Spirit of the American Red Cross" by Patricia Lakin tells the inspiring story of Clara Barton, a determined woman who devoted her life to helping others. Known for her tireless work as a nurse during the Civil War, Clara faced numerous challenges as she sought to provide care for wounded soldiers. Her compassion and dedication led her to establish the American Red Cross, where she focused on disaster relief and transforming how aid is provided during crises. Through her unwavering spirit and commitment to humanitarian efforts, Clara Barton became a symbol of hope and resilience in American history. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Ready To Read, Ready-To-Read Childhood Of the Famous Americans, Stories Of Famous Americans .

This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 6-8 years.

There are 47 pages in this book. This book was published in 2004 by Simon Spotlight .

Patricia Lakin, a former elementary school teacher and an award-winning author, has written more than fifty published works. Her books, both fiction and nonfiction, span multiple age groups-from toddlers to middle graders. Patricia lives in New York City with her husband, Lee Koenigsberg. They have two grown sons, Aaron and Benjahmin. When not reading, writing, or researching, she can be found traveling with Lee to far-off places in the world.