She was also a supporter of the womens suffrage movement and dedicated her life to helping people clarissa clara harlowe barton was born december 25, 1821, in north oxford, massachusetts, to captain stephen and sarah stone. She later recalled that his tales made war familiar to her at an early age. Clara and davie and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Also in collaboration with luck, she is at work on a major musical the battlefields of clara barton, about the civil war nurse, womens rights activist and founder of the american red cross, which started its development at the university of texas at austin. Barton was educated at home and began teaching at age 15. Welcome to the clara barton elementary school home to pride, our mascot. Watch a short biography video of clara barton, the founder of the american red cross.
Traveling clara barton is a fun way to learn about clara bartons civil war accomplishments and earn a clara barton national historic site civil war junior ranger badge. Instruct each group to write a children s book about clara barton. 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. Clara barton said of herself, i follow the cannon, and wherever. The childrens book of american biography clara barton youtube. We are lucky enough to have the author as a teacher at our childrens school. 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. Clara barton biography life, children, death, wife.
The book, the story of my childhood by clara barton is an autobiography about her life. One of clara barton s greatest accomplishment is that she founded the american red cross. The childrens book of american biography clara barton. One of clara bartons greatest accomplishment is that she founded the american red cross. Our school motto is be safe, be prepared, be responsible. She was the youngest child of stephen barton, a farmer and state law maker who had served in the american revolution 177583, and his wife, sarah. Clarissa harlowe barton, called clara, was born on december 25, 1821, in north oxford, massachusetts. Her father, captain stephen barton, was a veteran of the indian wars and owned a farm. May 21, 2014 the childrens book of american biography clara barton.
Instruct each group to write a childrens book about clara barton. This well written biography for 8 to 10 year olds brings clara bartons struggle to life showing the reader that she had many trials to face including ill health, depression, prejudice, and having to deal with a society that did not like to see women taking on roles that were considered unwomanly. Our school encourages each student to achieve his or her highest academic and social potential through actively engaging classroom instruction and character education initiatives. Champion for civil rights childrens biography duration. Learn about the founder of the american red cross, clara barton, with this rookie biography for kids. Learn all about the life of the woman who formed the american red cross. Previous editions by mara, wil and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Clara barton was a christmas 1821 i remember being a nurse for halloween, probably right after i read it. Nursing education was not very formalized at that time and she did not attend nursing school, so she provided selftaught nursing care. This biography of clara barton for children was excerpted from mary stoyell stimpsons book, a childs book of american biography 1915. Denney, seeking permission to go to the front, march 30, 1862 i may sometimes be willing to teach for nothing, but if paid at all, i shall never do a mans work for less than a mans pay. She began her career as a teacher at 18 years old but quit when she was 24 saying shed never work for a lesser salary than a man was making.
Virtual tour clara barton national historic site u. She overcame so many things in her early life especially after her father dying. Clarissa clara harlowe barton was born december 25, 1821, in north oxford, massachusetts, to captain. The clara barton interactive experience is a flash production with sound. Featuring portraits and other historical imagery along with a simple and engaging text, this book is a great way to engage children in history and encourage beginning readers. Clara barton elementary school, home of the eagles, is a learning community committed to providing all children a top quality educational program. Stephanie spinner is a fulltime writer of childrens books. In 20, zeder retired from the university of texas at austin where she led the. Clara barton founder of the american red crossnook book. Children s literature comprehensive database the basic facts of clara bartons life are clearly laid out and enlivened by the comic bookstyle illustrationscomplete with word balloons.
Writing with unguarded emotion, polacco offers a porthole into clara bartons early childhood. This step 3 biography follows clara as she helps her brother recover from a terrible injury. Clarissa harlowe barton december 25, 1821 april 12, 1912 was a pioneering american nurse who founded the american red cross. Barton was a shy girl who grew up to become a teacher, nurse, and humanitarian. Augusta stevenson was a writer of childrens books and a teacher. The most recent book i read was who was clara barton by stephanie spinner. Clara was shy as a young girl but grew to face her fear by helping others, teaching, and being a professional speaker. A step 3 beginningreader biography of civil war nurse and founder of the american red cross clara barton. Clara was born clarissa harlowe barton on christmas day in 1821 in oxford, massachusetts.
Clara barton book by augusta stevenson official publisher. Champion for civil rights children s biography duration. Clara barton goodreads meet your next favorite book. All of his books are amazing, but my daughters particularly loved this one. Childrens department at metro fair clara barton museum. Asked in clara barton what major historical events happened in clara bartons life. The story of my childhood by clara barton goodreads. She had a special way with critters and found joy in the beauty that sprang from the soil. Feb 27, 2018 a step 3 beginningreader biography of civil war nurse and founder of the american red cross clara barton. Founder of the american red cross childhood of famous americans. Her mother, sarah, was a firm believer in women s rights and taught clara that all people should be treated equally. Add over one hundred years to the time reference in her story.
The first time you access the program, there will be a brief delay as the program searches for the appropriate flash plugin. Asked in clara barton what major historical events happened in clara barton s life. From bestselling author patricia polaccos family treethe true story of young clara barton, founder of the american red cross. Jul 10, 2014 the most recent book i read was who was clara barton by stephanie spinner. Time for adventure bobbsmerrill best of children s literature by smith, nila barton. See more ideas about clara barton, american red cross and civil war books. Who was clara barton spinner, stephanie, who hq, groff, david. Clara barton biography life, children, death, wife, school. Clara barton founder of the american red cross is a timely and dramatic story of a woman whose desire to alleviate suffering led to the founding of the american red cross. Childrens literature comprehensive database the basic facts of clara bartons life are clearly laid out and enlivened by the comic bookstyle illustrationscomplete with word balloons. Clara belle baker eds and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. From bestselling author patricia polaccos family treethe true story of young clara barton. But whenever clara talked, her words didnt come out right. I was so glad to find it again and find my favorite parts, and recognize the illustrations that had stayed in my head without suggesting where id first seen them.
At a time when few women worked outside the home, she became the first woman to hold a government job, as a patent clerk in washington, dc. Traveling clara barton is a fun way to learn about clara barton s civil war accomplishments and earn a clara barton national historic site civil war junior ranger badge. Clara barton was very shy and sensitive, and not always sure of herself. Meet a woman who outgrew her girhood shyness to became a fearless angel of the battlefield. This book was about a young girl born in 1821 as the youngest in a family of 7.
She was also a supporter of the womens suffrage movement and dedicated her life to helping people. But her fighting spirit and desire to help others drove her to become one of the worlds most famous humanitarians. Founder of the american red cross childhood of famous americans stevenson, augusta on. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. Join facebook to connect with clara barton and others you may know. Before she started school, her brothers taught her spelling, arithmetic, and geography.
Plagued by a speech impediment, barton sought refuge outdoors, caring for. Visit or mail traveling clara barton to each of the six sites listed on the document. With these lively, inspiring, fictionalized biographies easily read by children of eight and up todays youngster is swept right into history. Plagued by a speech impediment, barton sought refuge outdoors, caring for animals, and relied on. Angel of the battlefield time for kids biographies 9780060576226. When she was four, she could already spell threesyllable words.
If your computer already is equipped with the flash player, you can proceed to the interactive experience. She began her illustrious career as an educator but found her true calling tending wounded soldiers on and off bloody. In 1975, the clara barton national historic site, located at 5801 oxford road, glen echo, maryland, was established as a unit of the national park service at barton s home, where she spent the last 15 years of her life. Clara barton was born on december 25, 1821, in north oxford, massachusetts. She wrote several childhood of famous americans titles, including books about george. Clara barton is best known as one of the founders of the american red cross and as a pioneer in the field of nursing. Clara barton clarissa clara harlowe barton 1821 1912 founded the american red cross, served as a hospital nurse during the civil war, ran the missing soldiers office to help families identify and bury soldiers properly, and was active in the suffrage movement. She was a hospital nurse in the american civil war, a teacher, and patent clerk. When the civil war broke out, clara barton wanted more than anything to be a union soldier, an impossible dream for a thirtynineyearold. Clarissa harlowe barton founded the american red cross in 1881. She is a huge part of history because she accomplished many things and impacted so many lives and still does today. Clarissa clara barton was a shy girl who grew up to become a teacher, nurse, and humanitarian.
Give them a target number of pages this might depend on the age of the students participating in the activity. Who was clara barton spinner, stephanie, who hq, groff. We at clara barton strive to create a safe and secure atmosphere that is conducive to high student expectations in the academic and social environments. Like so many other women clara did all she could to help but clara took her job very seriously and took it to another level. While the cartoon dialogue is made up, the occasional letter or diary entry allows the historic personages to speak in their own words. Clara barton is one of the mostrecognized heroes of the american civil war. But her fighting spirit and desire to help others drove her to become one of the world s most famous humanitarians.
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