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Frozen Man
Contributor(s): Getz, David (Author), McCarty, Peter (Illustrator)
ISBN: 0805046453     ISBN-13: 9780805046458
Publisher: Square Fish
OUR PRICE:   $10.79  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: April 1996
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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
* Hungry Mind Review Children's Book of Distinction
* NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book for Children


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.