Discovering The Inca Ice Maiden (Hardcover)

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Readers will be drawn to the story of the 1995 discovery of a female mummy of a girl who was only 14 when she died (probably in a sacrifice). Reinhard shares his experiences climbing the Peruvian volcano, Ampato, where he and his assistant Miguel Zrate discovered the so-called ``Ice Maiden'' who lived 530 years ago; with great difficulty, they removed the relics that the eroding gravel had exposed. The discovery of two other mummies, as well as the painstaking efforts of scientists to collect information about the ice maiden, are covered in clear text and accompanied by intriguing full-color photographs; these portray the treasures culled from the frozen, stony mountain, including a child's small straw sandal, finely woven textiles, and gold and silver dolls. This book takes armchair adventurers and archaeological enthusiasts not only to the excavation, but back through Peruvian history. (chronology, glossary, index) (Nonfiction. 9-11) -- Copyright ©1998, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.

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Anthropologist Johan Reinhard offers the gripping tale of his discovery of a mummified Inca maiden who died five centuries ago on the summit of Ampato, a 20,700-foot-high volcano in Peru. Nearly 50 fantastic color photographs, taken by the author, reveal how the search unfolded, day by day. Maps. Timeline .

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books (February 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0792271424
• ISBN-13: 978-0792271420
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 9.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,041,003 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars 'Nita, Lovely Inca Maid, January 8, 2001

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One day a 90 pound teenager put on clothes that had been specially made, had her hair braided and the plait tip tied to her waist, ate some vegetables, and climbed up Mount Ampato. Some five centuries later, veteran mountaineers Johan Reinhard and Miguel Zarate went for a walk on that same mountain and ended up DISCOVERING THE INCA ICE MAIDEN and two other mummies of children sacrificed to directly appeal on their community's behalf to the area's gods. With its compassionate and compelling storyline eloquently presented with anthropologist/author Dr. Reinhard's own stunning photographs, the book is an unforgettable read all on its own. But it also works particularly well with Janet Buell's ANCIENT HORSEMEN OF SIBERIA, James M. Deem's BODIES FROM THE BOG and HOW TO MAKE A MUMMY TALK, David Getz's FROZEN GIRL and FROZEN MAN, and Katie Roden's THE MUMMY.

4.0 out of 5 stars Short, but many great pictures, February 26, 2002

By	Kurt A. Johnson (North-Central Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

In 1990, while climbing a mountain in Peru, Anthropologist and mountain climber Dr. Johan Reinhard found something astounding: the mummy of a young Inca girl. This short work is Dr. Reinhard's story. Chocked full of color pictures, this book makes a fascinating resource for anyone who is interested in the subject.