This book was recognised in the Nonfiction category by the Society of Midland Authors Award.

This book is part of a book series called Trailblazer Biographies .

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

There are 112 pages in this book. This book was published 2007 by Twenty-First Century Books (CT) .

Marlene Targ Brill, a former special educator, is an award-winning author of more than 60 books by various publishers including Children's Press and Barron's. Many of her titles have been for teens and young adults, including books about diabetes, asthma, and Tourette syndrome.