They lost their heads! : Washington's teeth, Einstein's brain, and other famous body parts
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Guilford Free Library - Nonfiction - Youth Library | JN 920.02 BECCIA | On Shelf |
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182 pages 26 cm hardcover
Street Date
1804
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English
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Level 7.3, 6 Points
Level 7.3, 6 Points
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"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"--
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Age 10-14.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Beccia, C. (2018). They lost their heads!: Washington's teeth, Einstein's brain, and other famous body parts . Bloomsbury.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Beccia, Carlyn. 2018. They Lost Their Heads!: Washington's Teeth, Einstein's Brain, and Other Famous Body Parts. New York: Bloomsbury.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Beccia, Carlyn. They Lost Their Heads!: Washington's Teeth, Einstein's Brain, and Other Famous Body Parts New York: Bloomsbury, 2018.
Harvard Citation (style guide)Beccia, C. (2018). They lost their heads!: washington's teeth, einstein's brain, and other famous body parts. New York: Bloomsbury.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Beccia, Carlyn. They Lost Their Heads!: Washington's Teeth, Einstein's Brain, and Other Famous Body Parts Bloomsbury, 2018.
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