About the Author

George Ancona's photography has appeared in over sixty books for children, many of which he wrote and illustrated. His work has earned numerous honors, including a 1987 New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book Award and the New York Academy of Science Award. The highly acclaimed American Family Farm, an ALA Notable Book, was the first book he illustrated for Harcourt Brace.

Reviews

"This is a piece of living history that deserves to be enjoyed year-round." School Library Journal, Starred --