Rosie the Riveter: Women Working on the Homefront in World War IIBy: Penny Colman 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