Background
David Getz was born on the 31st of May 1957 in New York, United States. He is a son of Ed and Adriane Getz.
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Thin Air
(Eleven-year-old Jacob Katz, suffering from asthma, sets o...)
Eleven-year-old Jacob Katz, suffering from asthma, sets out to overcome the patronizing treatment he receives from some of his schoolmates and his overprotective older brother.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0805013792/?tag=2022091-20
1990
Almost Famous
(Ten-year-old Maxine is determined to become a famous inve...)
Ten-year-old Maxine is determined to become a famous inventor so she can take care of her younger brother's heart condition, and she convinces a troubled classmate to help her.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0805034641/?tag=2022091-20
1994
Frozen Man (Redfeather Books)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0805046453/?tag=2022091-20
1996
Floating Home
(Picture book fiction that accurately depicts the launch o...)
Picture book fiction that accurately depicts the launch of the Space Shuttle--from the eyes of an eight-year-old astronaut! Ever wonder what it would be like to be an astronaut? In Floating Home, eight-year-old Maxine finds out when she becomes the world's first child astronaut. Written in David Getz's familiar compact and engaging style, Floating Home gives kids a chance to journey to space and see the earth in a different light. Michael Rex's illustrations complement the text as they aptly depict the Space Shuttle and all of Maxine's gear. The flair and wit of Michael Rex's art offsets David Getz's deadpan tone to make a child-appealing combination. Picture book fiction that accurately depicts the launch of the Space Shuttle--from the eyes of an eight-year-old astronaut! Ever wonder what it would be like to be an astronaut? In Floating Home, eight-year-old Maxine finds out when she becomes the world's first child astronaut. Written in David Getz's familiar compact and engaging style, Floating Home gives kids a chance to journey to space and see the earth in a different light. Michael Rex's illustrations complement the text as they aptly depict the Space Shuttle and all of Maxine's gear. The flair and wit of Michael Rex's art offsets David Getz's deadpan tone to make a child-appealing combination.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0805065806/?tag=2022091-20
2000
Purple Death: The Mysterious Spanish Flu of 1918
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1250139090/?tag=2022091-20
2017
Frozen Girl: The Discovery of an Incan Mummy
(Preserved in ice for over half a millenium, her body hold...)
Preserved in ice for over half a millenium, her body holds clues to understanding an ancient culture. In this companion book to his award-winning Frozen Man, author David Getz gives young readers an up-close look at the discovery of the Incan mummy. Over five hundred years ago, there lived a thirteen-year-old Inca girl in the mountains of Peru. Because of her perfect beauty, she was chosen to be the official sacrifice to the god of Mount Ampato. Feasting began days before the actual ceremony and priests gave the girl elaborate costumes to wear. Then the time came for her to be given to the mountain. Centuries have passed and it is 1990. Hiking on the snowy peak of Mount Ampato, an archeologist and a mountain climber make an unusual find: charred wood and other signs of ancient human life buried in the frozen ground. Before long, they uncover the mummified body of a young girl, and a scientific inquiry begins. Frozen Girl shows how scientists pieced together clues to the mummy's identity, including theories on how and why she was sacrificed. Evocative illustrations from Peter McCarty bring the girl and her culture to life. Photographs of the actual mummy are also included. Praise for Frozen Girl: "Leathery faces staring eyelessly over the centuries are the images that will stick with young readers. These...books about mummies retrieved from ice and swamp will be a natural draw for kids who will find the subject material fascinating―and they'll learn a lot about history and science along the way." ―Booklist “The serendipitous discovery in 1995 of the frozen remains of a pre-Columbian Inca girl has been hailed as one of the most significant archaeological finds of this decade.... Getz's book...reads like great adventure fiction and will entice even reluctant readers.” ―School Library Journal More from David Getz: Purple Death Frozen Man
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1250143632/?tag=2022091-20
2018
David Getz
Edit ProfileEducation
David Getz studied at State University of New York, Binghamton, Teacher’s College and Columbia University.
Career
David Getz worked as a teacher at New York City Board of Education in New York from 1984.
Works
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Floating Home
(Picture book fiction that accurately depicts the launch o...)
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Almost Famous
(Ten-year-old Maxine is determined to become a famous inve...)
1994 -
Thin Air
(Eleven-year-old Jacob Katz, suffering from asthma, sets o...)
1990 -
Frozen Girl: The Discovery of an Incan Mummy
(Preserved in ice for over half a millenium, her body hold...)
2018 - Frozen Man (Redfeather Books) 1996
- Purple Death: The Mysterious Spanish Flu of 1918 2017
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Floating Home
Connections
David Getz was married Jacqui (a teacher) on the 1st of November 1986. They have one child, Maxine.
