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Beccia, Carlyn
5 Reviews
Beccia, Carlyn
They Lost Their Heads: What Happened to Washington's Teeth, Einstein's Brain, and Other Famous Body Parts
(4)
4-6
After an introduction to decomposition, this elucidating if obviously grisly volume covers the deaths of seventeen well-known historical figures including Galileo, Van Gogh, and Elvis; shorter connecting sections explore other death-related topics (cannibalism, organ transplants, vampires, etc.). Silly-macabre black-and-white illustrations match the flippant, often gruesome tone of the text. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Gail Hedges
(3)
4-6
From Cleopatra to Coco Chanel and on to Michelle Obama and young YouTube stars, this collective biography features more than a dozen fashion icons. Brief and chatty biographical profiles are well illustrated and bolstered with fashion guides, hair-styling instructions, and clothing trend timelines. An appealing, informative read for tween fashion enthusiasts that spotlights an interesting and up-to-date set of influential women. Bib., glos.
Reviewer: Jessica Tackett MacDonald
(3)
K-3
Tongue-in-cheek warnings to readers ("Some cures in this book are gross") set the tone for this look at long-ago remedies for eight common complaints (cough, fever, etc.). For each, an introductory page presents three potential cures, challenging readers to decide which was real; a page turn reveals the answer. Understated caricature illustrations reflect the volume's humor. Bib.
Reviewer: Gail Hedges
(3)
4-6
"Are these rumors true or false? King Richard III murdered his nephews. Queen Anne Boleyn had six fingers..." So begins this highly engaging and entertaining book about royals throughout history. Funny digital caricatures lighten the text's macabre element. Faux journal entries, code-cracking tips, menus, and fashion insight are all included. Timeline. Bib.
Reviewer: Thom Barthelmess
(4)
K-3
This unique alphabet book introduces the letters via witty rhymes about a cast of old-time big top characters, both famous (Annie Oakley, Houdini) and unsung (the bearded Lady Esau). The art, beautifully modeled on vintage circus posters, looks like the real deal, though some of the layouts are overly busy. Bib.
Reviewer: Nell Beram
5 reviews
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