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When you think about Rosie the Riveter, what do you think of? I think of women working in the factories in World War II. And yes, Rosie the Riveter was a publicity scheme to attract housewives to work in ordnance factories during the war. But did you know that women had lots of other jobs during the war? They drove ambulances, pumped gas, ran shops, and fought fires (among many other things!).

This is a very informative book that starts off with an overview of World War II and American involvement. It talks about women's jobs in the factories and outside the factories. It talks about women's roles in the military. The Army, Marines, and Air Force all recruited women to do various jobs including radio operating, typing, and even flying planes. Photos are included on every page and they really add to the text and help give a picture of what life was like during the war. Included at the end are a glossary, a timeline, an index, and suggestions for further sources. ( )