Marie Curie

by Claire Throp

Overview

This series will tell the amazing stories of inspiring people who have made a difference and changed the world, despite the odds stacked against them. They will detail the characters' humble origins, the obstacles standing in their way that had to be overcome, and discuss the successes and achievements for which they are lauded today. This book tells the story of Marie Curie, who discovered radium and realized its potential for treating cancer. She succeeded in her work in a time when science and research were not seen as suitable occupations for women.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781484624722
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2015
Series:	Against the Odds Biographies
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	1000L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Claire Throp has worked in publishing for over 20 years. She has written children's nonfiction books on a range of subjects, including sport, history, and wildlife.

Table of Contents

Who was Marie Curie? — What was Marie Curie's upbringing like? — What was Marie Curie's research about? — What was Marie Curie's life like after winning the Nobel Prize? — What difficulties did Marie Curie face in 1911 and 1912? — What did Marie Curie do during World War I? — What did Marie Curie do after World War I? — What happened in the last years of Marie Curie's life? What was Marie Curie's legacy?

Interviews

Biography, timeline, glossary and index

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2015
Gr 3–6—This well-researched and lucidly written series takes on various figures who have overcome obstacles. The books offer colorful presentation and incorporate references to contemporary popular culture where appropriate. Explanations of the scientific concepts in Marie Curie and Stephen Hawking, for example, are clear and easily grasped. Potentially volatile subjects, such as the racism of the apartheid system in South Africa in Nelson Mandela, are portrayed in detail and with candor, though at times more sensitive aspects are dealt with in softer focus. "Who's Who" sidebars sketch out related personalities. Some titles offer suggestions for further research, such as finding out more about the region of Pakistan where Yousafzai was born. VERDICT These engaging and solidly reported biographies will appeal to students looking for inspirational stories.

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