This book was recognised in the Nonfiction - YA category by the Young Adult Library Services Association Awards. It was recognised in the Fiction category by the Michael L Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature.

This book has been graded for interest at 14-17 years.

This book was published 2017 by Dreamscape Media .

Deborah Heiligman is the award-winning author of 15 children's books. She specializes in simplifying complex subjects for young people, particularly in the areas of science and social studies. She lives in New York City.