" ... Lessem describes the excavation and study of this unique archaeological specimen--thought by many to be the most dramatic and important find since the open of Tutankhamen's tomb. With the body were the remains of clothes, including a grass cape and size-six lace-up shoes; a longbow, arrows, and a copper-bladed ax; and intriguing accessories such as mushrooms ... The Iceman and his possessions paint a vivid and unprecedented picture of life in...

Recounts the discovery of a man's remains found frozen in the Alps, and describes how scientists determined that he had died five thousand years earlier.

"From discovery to excavation, explore the story of each dig. Learn who the important leaders were and what techniques they used. Investigate how their findings have changed our understanding of history. Delve into these discoveries and uncover secrets of the past!"--Page 4 of cover.