Marie Curie

In this illustrated picture book, discover Marie Curie’s life, her scientific achievements, and her persistence. Born Maria Skłodowska on November 7, 1867, in Poland, she excelled in mathematics and graduated from high school at fifteen. She later studied at Paris University and married, becoming Marie Curie. Her groundbreaking work in radioactivity inspired generations. For ages 9 and up, it includes historical facts, facts about magnetic fields, radioactivity, matter, and related topics.