They Lost Their Heads!

They Lost Their Heads! What Happened to Washington's Teeth, Einstein's Brain, and Other Famous Body Parts

1st edition

Paperback (02 Apr 2019)

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Publisher's Synopsis

A fascinating look at the dismembered misadventures of history's most famous body parts, fully illustrated in black and white and perfect for fans of Georgia Bragg's How They Croaked and How They Choked.

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 springboards to exploring STEM topics such as forensics, DNA testing, brain science, organ donation, and cloning. The engaging tone, wonderfully creepy subject matter, and 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 Joseph Hadyn / Head
Beethoven / Hair
Abraham Lincoln / Body
Chang and Eng Bunker / Liver
Phineas Gage / Skull
John Wilkes Booth / Neck vertebrae
Sarah Bernhardt / Leg
Vincent Van Gogh / Ear
Mata Hari / Head
Albert Einstein / Brain
Elvis Presley / Wart
Thomas Edison / Last Breath

Book information

ISBN: 9780802737472
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Imprint: Bloomsbury Children's Books
Pub date:
Edition: 1st edition
Language: English
Number of pages: 192
Weight: 544g
Height: 254mm
Width: 178mm
Spine width: 15mm