Christine Petersen

When you think about Rosie the Riveter, what do you think of? I think of women working in the factories in World War II. And yes, Rosie the Riveter was a publicity scheme to attract housewives to work in ordnance factories during the war. But did you know that women had lots of other jobs during the war? They drove ambulances, pumped gas, ran shops, and fought fires (among many other things!).

This is a very informative book that starts off with an overview of World War II and American show more involvement. It talks about women's jobs in the factories and outside the factories. It talks about women's roles in the military. The Army, Marines, and Air Force all recruited women to do various jobs including radio operating, typing, and even flying planes. Photos are included on every page and they really add to the text and help give a picture of what life was like during the war. Included at the end are a glossary, a timeline, an index, and suggestions for further sources. show less

Petersen, Christine. Water Power. New York: Children’s Press, 2004. Survey
Christine Petersen is an author of several books that survey a particular topic. Water Power was written for elementary-ages school children, and is ideal for the scientific-minded and investigative young reader. It surveys all important sources of water power. The chapter titles are “Water on the Move,” “Shaping the Land,” “Electricity from Water,” “Ocean Energy,” and “Making a Choice.” The book show more is well-organized with interesting side notes, a glossary of terms, an index, and a section called “To Find Out More” that gives books for further reading, relevant organizations, and helpful websites. The font is very large, the photos are very appealing, and the explanations are very clear. Photos include icy rivers, dams, reservoirs, oceans, hydroelectric generators, etc. This is an excellent and highly-informative survey of the importance of energy derived from water. Although it might seem like a boring subject, the material is presented in a very interesting manner that children will enjoy. show less

This is a guide for teens who are struggling with ADHD. The book outlines symptoms, behaviors, and what a teenager might experience if they have ADHD. It discusses how to get tested for it, how to treat it, and how mange it. This is a great guide for older students who have been diagnosed with ADHD to better understand their disability and be accepting of it.

There is a wealth of information contained in this book about the milling profession during the colonial period. Much of the information is too advanced for the elementary school student, yet the larger print will probably put off middle school readers. This would be useful to gain an understanding of this occupation if one's ancestor was engaged in it.