Frozen Man Contributor(s): Getz, David (Author), McCarty, Peter (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0805046453 ISBN-13: 9780805046458 Publisher: Square Fish OUR PRICE: $10.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 1996 Annotation: In this compelling narrative, David Getz explores questions raised by the discovery of a frozen man who died more than 5000 years ago in the Otzal Alps. An ALA Recommended Book for Reluctant Readers. Hungry Mind Review Children's Book of Distinction. Illustrations and photos. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - General (see Also Headings Under Animals Or Technology) |
Dewey: 937.3 |
LCCN: 94009109 |
Lexile Measure: 860 |
Series: Redfeather Book |
Physical Information: 0.18" H x 5.92" W x 7.66" (0.30 lbs) 80 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Italy |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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 |
Contributor Bio(s): Getz, David: - David Getz is the award-winning author of the middle-grade novels Thin Air and Almost Famous, and the nonfiction books Frozen Man and Frozen Girl. When not writing, Mr. Getz works as an elementary-school principal in New York City. McCarty, Peter: - Peter McCarty is the author and illustrator of T Is for Terrible, Baby Steps, Little Bunny on the Move and Hondo and Fabian, for which he won a Caldecott Honor. He lives with his wife and two children in Upstate New York. |