Hutchinson, John F.Champions of Charity: War and the Rise of the Red Cross. Westview, 1997. Discusses how the Red Cross became a promoter of militarism in wartime, its role in encouraging the involvement of women on the home front, and how it pioneered propaganda to promote preparation for war.
Pollard, Michael.Red Cross and Red Crescent. Silver Burdett, 1994. Discusses rescues, leaders, rallies, and other actions central to these sometimes controversial agencies. Excellent descriptions of goals, history, and current activities. For middle school readers.
Pryor, Elizabeth Brown.Clara Barton: Professional Angel. University of Pennsylvania Press, 1998. Biography of the founder of the American Red Cross.