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They lost their heads! : Washington's teeth, Einstein's brain, and other famous body parts
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They lost their heads! : Washington's teeth, Einstein's brain, and other famous body parts
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Physical Description:
182 pages : ill. ; 27 cm.
Summary:
"From the kidnapping of Einstein's brain to the horrifying end of Louis XIV's heart, the mysteries surrounding some of history's most famous body parts range from medical to macabre. Carlyn Beccia explores the misadventures of noteworthy body parts through history and uses them as springboards for exploring topics such as forensics, DNA testing, brain science, organ donation, and cloning. The engaging, conversational tone of the text, the wonderfully creepy subject matter, and the delightfully detailed art are sure to capture even the most reluctant readers.
Audience/Lexile:
1010 L
Publication Info:
New York : Bloomsbury, 2018.
Subject:
Celebrities -- Anecdotes -- Juvenile literature.
Human body -- Anecdotes -- Juvenile literature.
Celebrity culture
Celebs
Cult of celebrity
Famous people
Famous persons
Illustrious people
Well-known people
Body, Human
SAILS ISBN:
9780802737458