Overview
The first woman to win the Nobel Prize, Marie Curie is celebrated for her discovery of radium and polonium. Among the many scientific advances that have shaped our world, few have been as important as her contribution to the development of radiotherapy and its use in the treatment of cancer.
This beautifully illustrated book brings to life the story of Marie Curie and her ground-breaking work for a new generation of inquisitive readers.
Bright young minds will quickly grasp the fundamentals of the scientist's complex ideas, thanks to the way they are unpacked and explained in clear, easy-to-follow language.
- Explore Curie's early life.
- Uncover the world in which Curie lived, as a woman in a male-dominated environment.
- Take a tour through her important discoveries and what they mean for medical advances today.
Readers aged 8+ will be drawn in by the lavish illustrations of Paula Zamudio, featured throughout.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Genius Ideas series introduces children to ground-breaking scientific theories from some of history's greatest minds, brought to life by delightful, full-color illustrations.
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