This book was recognised in the Nonfiction category by the Spur Award. It was recognised in the Nonfiction category by the Midwest Book Award.

This book is part of a book series called Captured History .

This book has been graded for interest at 10-12 years.

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published 2010 by Compass Point Books .

Historian and award-winning author Don Nardo has written many books for young people about modern history, including studies of the rise of Hitler and Nazism, World War II, international terrorism, and dozens of military topics. In addition, he specializes in ancient history and has published numerous volumes about the histories and cultures of the ancient Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and peoples of Mesopotamia. Nardo, who also composes and arranges orchestral music, lives with his wife, Christine, in Massachusetts.