Presents the life and accomplishments of the Polish-born chemist, discussing her discovery of radium and the development of the use of X-rays in medicine.
Examines the life of Nobel Prize-winning scientist Marie Curie, discussing her childhood in Poland, her studies in France, and her scientific theories and discoveries.
pioneer in the study of radioactivity = Marie Curie : pionera en el estudio de la radioactividad
Birch, Beverley
2005
Presents a short biography of Marie Curie written in both English and Spanish, and chronicles her life and work in the field of radioactivity and X-ray technology and her distinction of being the first person to isolate both polonium and radium.
Chronicles the life of Polish-born scientist Marie Curie, the first woman to receive the Nobel Prize, providing historical context, and includes a time line, a further resource list, and approximately forty photos.
Presents the life and accomplishments of the Polish-born chemist, discussing her methods of scientific research, discovery of radium, and its use as a treatment for cancer.
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.
Chronicles the life of Marie Curie, discussing her childhood in Poland, schooling in France, discovery of the element radium, efforts to create mobile X-ray units during World War I, and eventual death from radium poisoning.
a biography of the most controversial family in science
Brian, Denis
2005
Traces the history of the Curie family, revealing the scandals, drama, controversy, and tragedy that surrounding the world's most gifted scientific family.
