"Describes civilian life for people around the world on the home front during World War II, including stories of relocation, rations, and new jobs to support war efforts"--Provided by publisher.

Includes index.

Industry -- Paying for the war -- Shortages and rationing -- Women at war -- Children and evacuation -- Timeline of World War II -- World War II in Europe -- World War II in the Pacific -- Biographies -- Glossary.