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Don Lessem

The Iceman Hardcover – April 12, 1994

by Don Lessem (Author)

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Illus. with full-color photos and diagrams. Science writer Don Lessem recounts the discovery, excavation, and study of the mummified body of a 5,000-year-old man, discovered by a couple hiking near the border between Austria and Italy. By studying the Iceman's clothes, equipment, and even some of his food, scientists were able to piece together an unprecedented picture of prehistoric life. Full-color photographs show the well-preserved mummy, and specially commissioned artwork reconstructs his appearance.

Reading age

8 - 12 years
Print length

32 pages
Language

English
Grade level

4 - 6
Dimensions

8.75 x 0.25 x 11.25 inches
Publisher

Knopf Books for Young Readers
Publication date

April 12, 1994
ISBN-10

0517595966
ISBN-13

978-0517595961
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From School Library Journal

Grade 3-6-This book details the discovery, excavation, and study of the mummified remains of a prehistoric man found in the mountains on the border between Austria and Italy. The text is enriched with full-color photographs of the mummy and with black-and-white and full-color illustrations that show how the man probably looked and lived more than 5,000 years ago. Side boxes add extra information, explaining how the body was preserved until a combination of the right weather conditions and luck permitted it to be found; how the remains were carbon dated; and how scientists established the man's age at time of death. Lessem speculates about the Iceman's motives, feelings, trading abilities, and about the events that led to his untimely-but for archeologists, fortuitous-demise. A welcome addition.
Jeanette Larson, Texas State Library, Austin
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Gr. 4-7. You won't have any trouble selling this one--not when kids see the picture of the mummified head on the front cover. This fascinating book brings recent headlines to the middle grades as it tells the story of a 5,300-year-old man found frozen with his clothes, tools, and weapons in an Alpine glacier. Lessem begins with the day in 1991 when two hikers find a hairless figure they assume is an abandoned doll--until they notice the hole in the back of its skull. The discovery initiates an excavation and investigation that has resulted in unprecedented knowledge of life in Copper-Age Europe. The text, written in a lively style, describes the mummy and his possessions in great detail, as well as the scientific methods used to gather information. The artwork is a combination of photographs and crisp, full-color illustrations. Although the drawings do not have the same power as the photos, they give readers a good idea of what the man looked like and wore. There is even a startling full-page close-up of the man's head, a model made using measurements and X rays of the skull. The oversize format is attractive and cleanly designed, making this appealing to browsers and students alike. Ilene Cooper

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Knopf Books for Young Readers; 1st edition (April 12, 1994)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0517595966
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0517595961
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 - 6
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.75 x 0.25 x 11.25 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #617,710 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #62 in Children's Prehistory Fiction

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Walter Reade

Great archaeological find brought to life

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 10, 2003

This book will fascinate children who show interest in ancient civilizations. And, because it shows pictures of a naturally mummified body, it might just be interesting to just about any elementary or junior high school child. This book gives a brief but interesting overview of the recent discovery of the Iceman, a 5,000 year old man found frozen in an Alpine glacier. The book tells this remarkable story while teaching the basics of history and archeology. This book is also an enjoyable read for adults.

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