You Wouldn't Want To Meet Burke and Hare!

It's 1828 and you're a medical student at the world-famous Edinburgh university. You are keen to start dissecting bodies to learn all about anatomy, but be careful whom you buy your body from - some people will do anything to get their hands on one! This book explores the body-snatching craze that gripped 19th century Britain, including the infamous Burke and Hare murders. The humorous cartoon-style illustrations and the narrative approach placing readers at the centre of the narrative history encourage readers to get emotionally involved with the characters, aiding their understanding of the darker side of 19th century science. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of non-fiction texts for young readers.Author: Macdonald, Fiona,author,Antram, David,illustrator Contributors: Macdonald, Fiona,author,Antram, David,illustrator Binding: paperback Number Of Pages: 40 Publication Date: Release Date: Languages: English,Published,English,Original Language Format: illustrated Edition: Illustrated Published/Release Date: 1 Dec 2020 Format: Paperback / softback Publisher/Studio/Brand: Bonnier Books Ltd Author/Director/Artist: Fiona Macdonald Dimension (cm): 212x239x6 mm Package Dimension (cm): 7x238x212 mm Item Weight (g): 160 Package Weight (g): 160