This book was recognised in the Nonfiction - Transitional category by the Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

This book was published 2008 by Walker & Company .

Sandra Markle is the author of numerous award-winning books for children on a variety of science topics, including "Outside and Inside Birds, "an American Library Association Notable Book. She lives in New Zealand.