Booklist Books for Youth Editors’ Choice
WINNER
Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year
WINNER
New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing
WINNER 2013
Orbis Pictus Non-Fiction Award
WINNER 2014
Parents’ Choice Gold Award
WINNER
Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor Book
WINNER
Schneider Family Book Award
WINNER 2014
School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
WINNER
Georgia Children’s Book Award
NOMINEE 2015
Pennsylvania Young Readers Choice Award
NOMINEE 2015
Virginia Capitol Choices Award List
NOMINEE 2014
ALA Notable Children’s Book
SELECTION 2014
Cooperative Children’s Book Center Choices
SELECTION
Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award
SELECTION 2014
Children’s Book Committee at Bank Street College Children’s Book of the Year
HONOR 2014