| Description |
100 pages : illustrations ; 22 x 27 cm. |
| Series |
American kids in history |
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American kids in history.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 97) and index. |
| Contents |
Spring: Helping on the home front -- Civilian Warriors -- Wartime evenings -- Summer: Cousin from Brooklyn -- Americans on the move -- Radio showtime -- Autumn: Spare-time projects -- Shortages and rationing -- Karl's secret -- Winter: "Make it do, or do without" -- Wartime Christmas -- Hardship and hope -- Glossary -- Index. |
| Summary |
Discusses American life during World War II, depicts a year in the lives of two fictional families, and presents projects and activities, such as deciphering codes, making a mobile out of found objects, and baking a sweet potato pie. |
| Audience |
"For children ages 8 to 12"--P. [4] of cover. |
| Subject |
World War, 1939-1945 -- Miscellanea -- Juvenile literature.
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War games -- Juvenile literature.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- United States -- Miscellanea.
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| Added Title |
World War 2 days |
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World War Two days |
| ISBN |
0471371017 paperback alkaline paper |
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