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.
Describes the life, career, and impact of nineteenth-century French chemist Louis Pasteur, whose work in fermentation, bacteriology, and germ theory changed the world.
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.
Introduces children to the life and accomplishments of scientist Marie Curie, highlighting her childhood, schooling, and contributions to the field of chemistry.
Biography of Marie Curie, the first woman to receive a Nobel Prize and one of the discovers of radium and polonium. The author sheds light on the tragic losses and patriotic passion that infused her early years in Poland, as well as, the intimacy and joy of her marriage to Pierre Curie and the depth of her despair at his premature death.
A biography of chemist Percy Lavon Julian, discussing his early life in the south, his struggles to pursue his career in the face of racial prejudice, and his pioneering work in medical research.
Presents a brief biography of Joesph Priestly, eighteenth century British scientist credited with discovering oxygen, and includes information on his early life, his childhood, and his scientific achievements.
