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"Now adapted for young readers! The incredible true story of the young women exposed to the "wonder drug" radium and their struggle for justice"--.

"[An adaptation for] young readers [of] . . . the true story of the young women exposed to the 'wonder drug' radium and their struggle for justice"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at Rosie the Riveter's story and how an iconic image of a working woman evolved into a symbol of hope and strength for girls and women.

"[An adaptation for] young readers [of] . . . the true story of the young women exposed to the 'wonder drug' radium and their struggle for justice"--Provided by publisher.

Chronicles the evolution of the United States over the course of the twentieth-century, focusing on events that occurred on the homefront during the World War II years, from 1941 to 1945.

Discusses the role of women in the United States as they replaced men in defense plants, factories, and offices during the Second World War.

"[Looks at] Rosie the Riveter's story, from her start as a subject of a photograph to the living propaganda legend she became, to her place in the United States in the twenty-first century"--- Amazon.

Explores the story of radium poisoning to young American women during WWI from the paint used on watch dials, and the ensuing legal consequences that occured as a result of these work health hazards.

"During the First World War a knitting craze swept across Britain, as women everywhere wanted to 'kit out' their Tommies with socks, mittens, balaclavas, vests, jumpers and all manner of knitwear--some more graciously received than others! Millions of socks were sent from the home front to the fighting fronts in a bid to wage war on the dreaded 'trench foot' and thoughtful knitters would often tuck a love note or simple message into parcels to offer extra cheer to the soldier far from home. 'Knitting for Tommy' explores the knitting craze through magazine adverts, postcards, cartoons and photographs of the day, as well as offering a guide to kitting out your own First World War Tommy using original knitting patterns."--Back cover.

Explores the story of radium poisoning to young American women during WWI from the paint used on watch dials, and the ensuing legal consequences that occured as a result of these work health hazards.