what happened to Washington's teeth, Einstein's brain, and other famous body parts Beccia, Carlyn creator author. text bibliography biography nyu 2018 2019 monographic eng

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182 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. 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. Age 10-14. 1010L Lexile. juvenile Carlyn Beccia. Includes bibliography (pages 172 - 178) and index. 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. Accelerated Reader AR MG 7.3 6 199155. Celebrities Anecdotes Juvenile literature Human body Anecdotes Juvenile literature CT107 .B425 2018 9780802737472 9781338307658 DLC 170921 20200221132006.0 eng