The Incredible Discoveries of Marie Curie

Written by award-winning children's writer, Alex Woolf, this beautifully illustrated hardback brings to life the story of Marie Curie and her groundbreaking work for a new generation of inquisitive readers. Marie Curie was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize - celebrated for her groundbreaking work on radiation and her discovery of new elements which have shaped our world. This illustrated biography introduces children to her life and scientific breakthroughs, with scientific principles explained through diagrams and clear, easy-to-follow language. Readers can: - 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-colour illustrations.