Elon thie kidnapping of Einsteins bein to the horrifying and of Louis XIV's heart, the mysteries surrounding some of history's most fascinating people range from amazing to alarming. This fully illustrated book explores the lives of figures like Abraham Lincoln, Vincent van Gogh, and George Washington, and what happened to their remains (organs, bones, and other parts!) after they left this life. Readers will also find out how studying these historical bodies influenced modern medicine and forensics, DNA testing, brain science, organ donation, and cloning. Author-illustrator Carlyn Beccia takes readers on wild misadventures as she presents seventeen profiles of famous figures -and tidbits about other noteworthy bits and bobs--all while unearthing the remarkable and strange afterlife stories of their body parts.

ISBN: 9781338307658