1859-1906

Examines the professional and private lives of Marie and Pierre Curie, discussing their personal struggles, the contributions they made to science, and the issue of radiation in the modern world.

A biography of chemist Marie Curie, covering her early life, the obstacles she faced, and her impact on the world.

Two-time Nobel Prize winner Marie Curie did more to promote women in science than perhaps any other person. She met Pierre, a brilliant scientist, by chance. After they were married, they worked side by side, leading to the discoveries of polonium and radium as well as many other crucial scientific finds.

Discusses discoveries, developments, and scientists in the field of radioactivity, which has revolutionized physics and medicine, with particular emphasis on the work done by the Curies.

Traces the history of the Curie family, revealing the scandals, drama, controversy, and tragedy that surrounding the world's most gifted scientific family.

Profiles the lives and work of the Curie family, whose scientific breakthroughs in radioactivity during the twentieth century made them pioneers in this field.

Depicts the lives of Pierre and Marie Curie and examines their partnership in scientific discoveries for which they were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics and Chemistry. Discusses the impact their work had in the field of science and includes a timeline, a glossary, and an index.