Includes bibliographical references (p. [110]-113) and index.
Contents
War! "How are things going to change?" -- Home front "the exit of life-as-usual -- Extraordinary opportunities for women "Rosie the Riveter" -- Getting ready for war "the great arsenal for democracy" -- The First six months "Job, jobs, jobs" -- The War years wear on "I'll do anything for my country" -- The Final war years "It's a man's and woman's world" -- Pioneers in the American workplace I had a chance to prove that I could do something" -- Peace "the men had been promised their jobs when they came back" -- Select list of women's wartime jobs -- Facts & figures about women war workers -- Chronology.
Summary
Describes how working conditions changed during World War II, when women held many different jobs.
Awards
American Library Association Notable Children's Book 1996
