This book is part of a book series called Stories Of Famous Americans .

This book has been graded for interest at 6-8 years. This book is part of a reading scheme, meaning that it is a book aimed at children who are learning to read.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2005 by Turtleback Books .

Deborah Hopkinson's most recent book is the ALA Award-Winning Apples to Oregon . Her other titles include Under the Quilt of NIght (Also illustrated by James E. Ransome) and Fannie in the Kitchen . She lives in Oregon. Craig Orback has illustrated numerous award-winning children's books including The Can Man and Nature's Paintbox . He received his BFA in illustration from Cornish College of the Arts in 1998. Craig attended summer camp just like the boys in Boys Camp and now teaches children's book illustration at local colleges. He lives in Seattle, Washington.