| Little Guides to Great Lives: Marie Curie Contributor(s): Thomas, Isabel (Author), Weckmann, Anke (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1786271532 ISBN-13: 9781786271532 Publisher: Laurence King OUR PRICE: $10.79 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Science & Technology - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Women - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - History Of Science |
| Dewey: B |
| Series: Little Guides to Great Lives |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.1" W x 7.8" (0.50 lbs) 64 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Chronological Period - 1900-1949 - Cultural Region - French - Cultural Region - Polish |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. From artists to aviators and scientists to revolutionaries, Little Guides to Great Lives is a brand new series of small-format guides introducing children to the most inspirational figures from history in a fun, accessible way. Launching with Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie, Nelson Mandela, and Amelia Earhart, Little Guides to Great Lives tells the stories of the most amazing people from all over the world and across history, with full-color illustrations and fresh design to bring their incredible stories to life. |