Rosie the Riveter: Women Working on the Homefront in World War II - Couverture souple

Colman, Penny

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0517885670 ISBN 13 : 9780517885673

Editeur : Yearling, 1998

Synopsis

Rosie the Riveter "Colman expertly explores the enormous changes in the lives of women in their own homes and beyond. The strengths of this book are in the happy combination of abundant primary source material, a clear narrative style, and effective well-placed photographs. An important contribution."--"Kirkus Reviews," pointer. Full description

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Now in paperback--the award-winning account of how 18 million women, many of whom had never before held a job, entered the work force in 1942-45 to help the United States fight World War II. Their unprecedented participation would change the course of history for women, and America, forever.

An ALA Best Book for Young Adult

An ALA Notable Book

A Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Blue Ribbon Book

An IRA Teachers' Choice

A Junior Library Guild Selection

An NCTE Orbis Pictus Honor Award Winner for Outstanding Nonfiction  

A New York Public Library Best Book for the Teenager

A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year  

Revue de presse :

"Colman expertly explores the enormous changes in the lives of women in their own homes and beyond. The strengths of this book are in the happy combination of abundant primary source material, a clear narrative style, and effective well-placed photographs. An important contribution."--Kirkus Reviews, pointer

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Yearling
• Date d'édition: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0517885670
• ISBN 13: 9780517885673
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 128