They lost their heads! : what happened to Washington's teeth, Einstein's brain, and other famous body parts / by Carlyn Beccia.
"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. The famous people and their body parts include: Galileo Galilei / Fingers Louis XIV / Heart George Washington / Teeth Franz Hayden / Head Beethoven / Hair Abraham Lincoln / Body Cheng and Eng Bunker /Liver Phineas Gage / Skull John Wilkes Booth / Neck vertebrae Vincent Van Gogh / Ear Sarah Bernhardt / Leg Mata Hari / Head Albert Einstein / Brain Elvis Presley / Wart Thomas Edison / Last Breath"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780802737458
- ISBN: 0802737455
- ISBN: 9780802737472
- ISBN: 9781338307658
- Physical Description: 182 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
- Publisher: New York : Bloomsbury, 2018.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 172-178) and index.
- Target Audience Note:
- Age 10-14.1010L Lexile
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR MG 7.3 6 199155.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Celebrities > Anecdotes > Juvenile literature.
Human body > Anecdotes > Juvenile literature. - Genre:
- Anecdotes.
Biographies.
Available copies
- 28 of 29 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 4 of 4 copies available at Onslow County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 29 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | YA 920.02 BEC (Text) | 36015000251518 | Young Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Richlands Branch Library | YA 920.02 BEC (Text) | 36015001302955 | Young Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Sneads Ferry Branch Library | YA 920.02 BEC (Text) | 36015001130331 | Young Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Swansboro Branch Library | YA 920.02 BEC (Text) | 36015000958179 | Young Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
