This book is the winner of numerous awards. It was recognised by the Christopher Award. It was recognised in the Information Book category by the Beehive Award. It also was recognised in the Ages 10-14 Years category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens. It was recognised by the Robert F Sibert Informational Book Award.

This book has been graded for interest at 10-13 years.

There are 88 pages in this book. This book was published 2010 by Holiday House .

Russell Freedman has received a Newbery Medal, two Newbery Honors, the Sibert Medal, and countless other accolades including a National Humanities Medal. He lives in New York City.