This book is part of a book series called Great Explorers .

This book has been graded for interest at 8-13 years.

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2001 by Mikaya Press .

Joan Elizabeth Goodman has written four novels for young adults, including three historical novels. Tom McNeely is the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Canadian Association of Photographers and illustrators in Communications. He is the Illustrator of A Long and Uncertain Journey , a Booklist "Editor's Choice" as one of the best books for youth of 2001.