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I Was There

What was it Like to Find a 5,300-year-old Mummy?

by Shelley Tanaka

I Was There

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Journey back over 5,000 years to uncover the story of a man found frozen in the Alps, whose ancient remains reveal secrets about life long ago. Explore how scientists piece together clues from his belongings and surroundings to understand the Copper Age world he lived in. Dive into a captivating adventure that brings history and archaeology to life for curious young minds.

Representation & Themes

ArchaeologyHistoryScience & NatureAdventure

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0786802847
Pages
48
Publisher
Disney Press
Published
April 1, 1997
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
5,501

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Social Science - ArchaeologyMummiesCopper ageChildren's 9-12 - Archeology / AnthropologyChildren's Books/Ages 9-12 NonfictionTrentino-Alto AdigeChildren: Grades 4-6Social Studies - ArchaeologyPrehistoric peoplesJuvenile Nonfiction / History / PrehistoricItalyJuvenile literatureAntiquitiesChildren's fictionOcean travel, fictionShipwrecks, fictionTitanic (steamship), fictionPrehistoric peoples, juvenile literature