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Bodies from the Ice: Melting Glaciers and the Recovery of the Past

by James M. Deem

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In 1991, mountain climbers on the Niederjoch Glacier on the Italian-Austrian border came across something unexpected: a body. It had been a very warm summer, and five bodies had already turned up in the area. But something here was different. The materials found with the body suggested it might be very old, perhaps from the 1800s. But radiocarbon dating proved the iceman was 5,300 years older, from the Copper Age. He was named Ötzi and he is the oldest human mummy preserved in ice ever found.

James M. Deem takes us on a captivating and creepy journey to learn about glaciers, hulking masses of moving ice that are now offering up many secrets of the past.

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The author of "Bodies from the Ash" and "Bodies from the Bog" takes readers on a captivating and creepy journey to learn about glaciers, hulking masses of moving ice that are now offering up many secrets of the past. Full color.
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James M. Deem is the author of numerous books for young readers, including 3 NB of Julian Drew. Mr. Deem lives outside of Phoenix, Arizona. His newest book is Bodies from the Ice: Melting Glaciers and the Rediscovery of the Past..
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Cathy Bittner, October 28, 2009 (view all comments by Cathy Bittner)
A chance discovery of a 5,000 year-old frozen body immediately draws the reader into the mysteries being revealed by melting glaciers. Wonderful photographs, extensive bibliography, suggested web sites, and list of glaciers to visit all combine to make this an excellent choice.
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ISBN:
9780618800452
Subtitle:
Melting Glaciers and the Recovery of the Past
Author:
Deem, James M.
Publisher:
Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
Subject:
Otzi (Ice mummy)
Subject:
Ice mummies
Subject:
Mammals
Subject:
Social Science - Archaeology
Subject:
Science & Technology - Earth Sciences
Subject:
Canada
Subject:
Glaciers
Subject:
Children s-People and Cultures
Edition Description:
Reinforced Library Binding
Publication Date:
20081006
Binding:
Hardback
Grade Level:
from 5
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Full-color photographs
Pages:
64
Dimensions:
9 x 11 x 0.13 in 1.36 lb
Age Level:
10-12
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