The issues people faced after World War I moved citizens in Germany and Italy to follow charismatic dictators into war. Students learn what it was like to be a soldier in combat in the European and Pacific theaters or a civilian carrying on the war at home.

• Experience food and gasoline rationing and schools on double session
• Discover the contributions of women and children
• Find out how the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into the war and how the atomic bomb brought the war to an end

Historic illustrations help describe everyday life and conditions during World War II. Puzzles and activities will engage your students in language arts, math and critical thinking while drawing them into the history of the time.
Part of the bestselling Everyday Life series of 16 books.Click here to see how the lessons in World War II correlate to NCSS standards.

About the Author
Walter Hazen earned degrees in history and education, and later in deaf education. He gained vast teaching experience in middle school and high school. He has authored numerous instructional books as well as all 16 books in the Everyday Life series.