chemists

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chemists

Chemistry, earth, and space sciences

Provides brief biographical profiles of great scientists in the chemical, Earth, and space sciences, with information about each scientist's life and contributions to their field. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

The periodic table of elements and Dmitry Mendeleyev

Discusses the life and scientific discoveries of chemist Dmitry Mendeleyev.

Marie Curie

a simple biography of the woman scientist.

The story of Marie Curie

2020
"Marie Curie became one of the most celebrated scientists in history. Before she changed the world with her discoveries in physics and chemistry, Marie studied hard to reach the top of her class. People told her she couldn't be a scientist because she was a woman, but she didn't let that stop her. Herr important research is still helping people"--Back cover.
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Determined dreamer

the story of Marie Curie
2024
A picture book biography of Marie Currie, the two-time Nobel Prize winner and the first woman in France to earn the highest degree in physics, showing how she made her dream of being a scientist come true and how her life and legacy continue to inspire to this very day.

Breakthrough

Katalin Kariko and the mRNA vaccine
"Breakthrough chronicles the life, hard work, and accomplishments of Katalin Kariko, one of the pioneering mRNA researchers whose work led to COVID-19 vaccines, depicting her as an inspirational figure for readers interested in science.".
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Marie Curie and radioactivity

2020
"Marie Curie stunned the scientific world when her research uncovered two elements, polonium and radium. This accessible graphic biography gives readers a look at her collaborations with Pierre Curie, her medical work during World War I, and more"--OCLC.

The real Marie Curie

2019
Text and illustrations introduce young readers to the scientist Marie Curie, who won two Nobel Prizes.

Chemist

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to chemists." --.

Radioactive

Marie & Pierre Curie, a tale of love & fallout
2015
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.

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