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Clara Barton: Founder Of The American Red Cross (The Childhood of Famous Americans Series) (Paperback)

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One of the most popular series ever published for young Americans, these classics of childhood have been praised by parents, teachers, and libraries. The lively, inspiring, and believable biographies sweep today's young readers right into history. Illustrated throughout.

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Reading level: Ages 9-12
Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Aladdin (October 31, 1986)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0020418205
ISBN-13: 978-0020418207
Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

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Miss Barton, Clara Barton, Red Cross, Miss Gray, Captain Barton, United States, Nurse Barton, The Negro, Mother Barton, Susie White, Fish Creek, Emmaline Moore, General Harrison

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5.0 out of 5 stars Clara Barton, March 19, 2002

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I really liked this book because I really like to learn about different people. To know who Clara Barton is and what she did is very exciting. People who like reading about famous people and what they did would really like this book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars FAMOUS PEOPLE, January 28, 2003

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I ENJOY READING ABOUT HISTORY ...I THINK CLARA BARTON WAS A VERY BRAVE PERSON AND I WOULD LIKE TO WORK WITH THE RED CROSS SOME DAY AND HELP PEOPLE.

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5.0 out of 5 stars My Daughter's Review--Age 10, June 22, 2008

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Clara Barton proved that even shy people can do great things and overcome their fears. It is very inspirational! (I loved seeing my daughter reading for enjoyment!!)

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5.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed Clara Barton because it was very inspiring.
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