Carlyn Beccia

Audrey Hepburn, Roberto Clemente, Albert Einstein--kids know the names, but do they know what some of history's most famous figures were like at the age of ten? Carlyn Beccia presents ten brief and beautifully illustrated biographies to give young readers a fresh look at the lives of people they may only know through history books. Colorful timelines provide context and add additional details about these extraordinary lives.

Veikeästi kuvitettu lasten tietokirja esittelee kauhuklassikoista tuttuja hirviöitä ja paljastaa faktat legendojen takana. Voivatko eläimet oikeasti syöstä tulta suustaan? Entä voiko virus muuttaa ihmiset aivoja syöviksi zombeiksi? Miksi vampyyrien kannattaisi juoda verta laskimoista eikä valtimoista? Teoksen avulla tutustut niin Godzillan anatomiaan kuin Frankensteinin innoittaneisiin sähkökokeiluihinkin. Opit jopa kommunikoimaan ihmissusien kanssa! Monituiset vinkit, kartat, aikajanat ja kyselyt tekevät lukukokemuksesta interaktiivisen ja jännittävän.

Could Dr. Frankenstein's machine ever animate a body? Why should vampires drink from veins and not arteries? What body parts are best for zombies to eat? (It's not brains.) This fascinating encyclopedia of monsters delves into the history and science behind eight legendary creatures, from Bigfoot and the kraken to zombies and more. Find out each monster's origin story and the real-world history that informed it, and then explore the science of each creature in fun and surprising ways. Tips and infographics--including monster anatomy, how to survive a vampire attack, and real-life giant creatures of the deep sea--make this a highly visual and fun-to-browse book.

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