Clara Barton: Angel of the Battlefield (Graphic Library: Graphic Biographies)

I didn't know a whole lot about Barton going in, but still, given that this is a kid's book, I didn't expect to learn much more. Well, I was wrong. I won't tell you what, though, as it's so concise I'll just recommend it instead.

I'm 57. When I was growing up, the only female heroes we knew about were Barton and Florence Nightingale. And of course many of us admired Laura Ingalls Wilder for having her tomboy adventures and then growing up to write about them. Well, now I do know that there was/is a lot of "herstory" missing. However, these two nurses are still tops... and boys as well as girls would do well to admire them as true heroes and role models.

I have enjoyed the story of Clara Barton since a young girl but I liked how they incorporated Clara's acually words and included facts, glossary, internet sites, and additional readings.

This book could be used with career curriculum and the different opportunties that the children have or could make for themselves like Clara Barton did.