nobel prizes

A biography of physicist Albert Einstein, discussing his childhood in Germany, his family and education, his marriages and children, and his ideas about space, matter, and time.

Presents a biography of Marie Curie, the scientist who discovered radioactivity.

Examines the life and accomplishments of Nobel Prize-winning physicist Albert Einstein.

Simple text and photographs introduce the life of Mother Teresa, who founded an order of nuns called the Missionaries of Charity to take care of the poor in India.

Contains photographs and profiles of more than two hundred men and women recognized by the Nobel Prize since it was established in 1901 to reward accomplishments in the areas of physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and peace, with a prize in economics added in 1968, and includes a complete list of all prize winners.

Presents brief biographies of the twelve women who have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, including Wangari Maathai, Aung San Suu Kyi, and Mother Teresa.

The Swedish chemist and businessman Alfred Nobel made important discoveries in explosives, including the invention of dynamite in 1867. His products made it easier for workers to blast rock, drill tunnels, build canals, and perform many other types of construction work. After his death, Nobel dedicated most of his substantial estate for the establishment of the Nobel prizes, which are among the most prestigious awards given to scientists and peacemakers today.

Describes the life of Mother Teresa, the nun who founded the Missionaries of Charity, gained wide recognition for her humanitarian efforts in Calcutta and elsewhere, and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.

Introduces the life and research of the Mexican scientist who won the Nobel Prize for his work on the dangers of CFCs in our environment.