Marie Curie

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Throughout human history, many smart and daring people have devoted their lives to pushing science forward. Thanks to th... (more)

Throughout human history, many smart and daring people have devoted their lives to pushing science forward. Thanks to their determination and innovative ideas, science has made amazing strides. But who were these men and women? Great Minds of Science brings to life the stories of some of the world's great thinkers. Learn who these scientists were, how they made history, and their work still affects your life today. Core Library is the must-have line of nonfiction books for supporting the common Core state standards for grades 3-6. Core Library is the must-have line of nonfiction books for supporting the Common Care State Standards for grades 3-6. Core Library features: A wide variety of high-interest topics, Well-researched, clearly written information text, Primary sources with accompanying question, Multiple prompts and activities for writing, reading, and critical thinking, Charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps Book jacket. (less)

Presents the life and accomplishments of the famed chemist, from her education at the Sorbonne in Paris to her work in r... (more)

Presents the life and accomplishments of the famed chemist, from her education at the Sorbonne in Paris to her work in radioactivity and her scientific accolades. (less)

In Marie Curie, learn how the Polish chemist and physicist chose to pursue a career in science and discovered radium, ea... (more)

In Marie Curie, learn how the Polish chemist and physicist chose to pursue a career in science and discovered radium, earning the Nobel Prize twice. Features include a timeline, a glossary, essential facts, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. (less)

Presents an overview of the life and accomplishments of Marie Curie, describing her work with radioactivity and her last... (more)

Presents an overview of the life and accomplishments of Marie Curie, describing her work with radioactivity and her lasting influence. Marie Curie was a brilliant scientist who coined the term 'radioactivity', discovered polonium and radium, and helped develop treatments for cancer. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, but her dedication to physics ultimately caused her death from radiation. (less)

Marie Curie's exceptional life and groundbreaking research changed the world, expanding scientific understanding, and cr... (more)

Marie Curie's exceptional life and groundbreaking research changed the world, expanding scientific understanding, and creating new opportunities for women, as explored in this lavishly illustrated graphic biography endorsed by the Curie Estate. Curie's unique drive--against all odds--to understand Nature's ways and laws led to ground-breaking discoveries, which revolutionized medical theory and practice. She was the first female Nobel Prize winner and, to date, the only person to win a Nobel Prize in two categories; first physics and later in chemistry. (less)

Explores the childhood of Marie Curie, who overcame adversity to become one of the most respected scientists in the worl... (more)

Explores the childhood of Marie Curie, who overcame adversity to become one of the most respected scientists in the world. (less)

Learn all about Marie Curie and her groundbreaking work studying radiation alongside her husband Pierre, her fight to re... (more)

Learn all about Marie Curie and her groundbreaking work studying radiation alongside her husband Pierre, her fight to receive an education, her invaluable contributions to modern medicine, and her recognition in the scientific community. (less)