by David Getz (Author), Peter McCarty (Illustrator)
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
Author Biography
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.
Number of Pages: 80
Dimensions: 0.18 x 7.66 x 5.92 IN
Publication Date: April 15, 1996
