This book is part of a book series called New York Review Children's Collection .

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2008 by The New York Review of Books, Inc .

Known for their vibrant and imaginative interpretations of Scandinavian folklore, Greek and Norse mythology, and American history, the books of Ingri and Edgar Parin d'Aulaire have entertained readers for over seventy-five years. The couple received the Caldecott Medal for their book Abraham Lincoln and were later awarded the Regina Medal for their distinguished contribution to children's literature.