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Author:

Beccia, Carlyn, author.

Title:

They lost their heads! : what happened to Washington's teeth, Einstein's brain, and other famous body parts / Carlyn Beccia.

Publisher:

Bloomsbury,

Copyright Date:

2018

Description:

182 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm.

Subject:

Celebrities--Anecdotes.
Human body--Anecdotes.

Notes:

Includes bibliography (pages 172 - 178) and index.

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."-- Provided by publisher.

ISBN:

0802737455
9780802737458

LCCN:

2017024255

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