chemists

Primo Levi's memoir of his Jewish family, life as a Jew, and being a chemist.

Examines the life of Nobel Prize-winning scientist Marie Curie, discussing her discovery of radium and the tragic personal results of her work.

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.

A short biography of late eighteenth and early nineteenth-century English scientist John Dalton that profiles his life and works which included his research on atomic theory.

Examines the life of Henry Cavendish,the strange and reclusive scientist who discovered hydrogenin the late eighteenth century, and made many other contributions to science.

A short biography of eighteenth-century French statesman, economist, and social reformer, Antoine Lavoisier, who was best known as the father of modern chemistry, and profiles his life and work which included his discovery of the components of water.