Frozen Man (Redfeather Book) - Softcover

Getz, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0805046453 ISBN 13: 9780805046458

Publisher: Square Fish, 1996

Synopsis

When an archaeologist examines a body found frozen in the Austrian Alps, he learns something extraordinary. The well-preserved body-- and the tools and clothing found at the site-- indicates that the man died more than 5,000 years ago.

* ALA Recommended Book for Reluctant Readers
* Hungry Mind Review Children's Book of Distinction
* NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book for Children

About this title

About the Author:

David Getz is the award-winning author of the middle-grade novels Thin Air and Almost Famous, and the nonfiction books Life on Mars and Frozen Girl. When not writing, Mr. Getz works as an elementary-school principal in New York City.

Peter McCarty is the Caldecott Honor-winning author and illustrator of Hondo and Fabian. He also teamed up with David Getz on Life on Mars, Frozen Girl, and Purple Death. Mr. McCarty lives with his wife and two children in Upstate New York.

From Booklist:

Gr. 4-6. Getz's account of the 1991 discovery of the Ice Man, a mummified shepherd from the Copper Age found in the Italian Alps, not only describes the scientific process of determining the age of the body, but also how scientists used the remains to gain valuable clues about how humans lived at the time. As smoothly written as Getz's fiction (Thin Air and Almost Famous), the book deals with questions designed to keep readers interested till the very last page. It is also well illustrated: full-color photographs and delicate, hazy drawings enhance the mysterious air of the text, and the eerie jacket art will definitely attract browsers. A detailed glossary, a pronunciation guide, and a bibliography are appended. Chris Sherman

About this edition

• Publisher: Square Fish
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0805046453
• ISBN 13: 9780805046458
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 80
• Illustrator: McCarty Peter