Mark Dubowski

This books is about the discovery of a prehistoric cave in France on the eve of World War II. Although it is told like a story, the characters and stories are true. Why this is shelved in my library's fiction section is beyond. This title would be perfect for "informational texts" or non-fiction books that read like fiction to satisfy NYC's Common Core Non-Fic Curriculum requirements. My 8 year old daughter read about half of it with a friend and they were intrigued. I don't think they would have picked the title out on their own, but it was good that they weren't bored once they began reading it.… (mer)

This book takes the reader through the discovery of Otzi the Iceman. After the scientists find otzi and let him thaw out, they begin to do reasearch on him based on his clothes, his stomach remains, his wounds, his hair and fingernails, etc. This is a good book about applying the scientific method based on your discovery. It also takes the reader into what life would have been like for a man living during the ice age. I liked this book a lot, it definitely peaked my interest into learning more about otzi. I found myself googling his discovery after I was finished reading the book.… (mer)