There are 208 pages in this book. This is a handbook. A handbook is a single-volume reference book of compact size that provides concise factual information on a specific subject, organized systematically for quick and easy access. Statistical information is often published in handbook form (example: Statistical Handbook on the American Family). Some handbooks are published serially (CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics). This book was published 2008 by Catnip Publishing Ltd .

Andy Rowland lives in Bury, near Manchester. This is the first book he has illustrated for Bloomsbury. Andy is also published by Ladybird, HarperCollins and Usborne, among others. Amanda Mitchison is the author of Alexander Selkirk: The Real Robinson Crusoe (Short Books). She lives in Bristol, and has two young sons.