“The basics of Clara Barton’s life are laid out for a younger audience. Along with details about where she was born and raised, we learn that she started out as a teacher and created New Jersey’s first public free school, what her first nursing experience was, why she was not allowed to teach in the very school she founded, and other work-related sex-based discrimination she experienced. Her nursing experience from the Civil War through her Red Cross years is explained, as are other causes and activities she was involved in, how she managed to get the American Red Cross founded, and her efforts to train people in first aid. Many aspects of this book will appeal to younger readers. The text is accessible for both reluctant and emerging readers. The layout balances text and illustrations well. Bright colors attract readers’ attention. Key words are highlighted in blue in the text and defined in the glossary. Special features include a table of contents, a glossary, a “Read More” section (bibliography), websites of interest, and an index. Many historical photos and a progressive historical timeline also enhance the reading experience. In addition to being a good resource for students interested in biographies, stories of famous women, or accounts of Civil War figures, this book could also be used as a supplementary material for social studies classes. This would also be a good choice to pair and/or compare and contrast with Mary Pope Osborne’s Civil War on Sunday from the "Magic Tree House" series. Recommended for purchase by school and public libraries serving elementary-aged students and looking to enhance their biography selection. ”—Tricia Finch