chemists

A biography that explores the life and career of scientist Marie Curie, famous for discovering and researching two new elements, polonium and radium.

A brief biography of Polish physicist and chemist Marie Curie.

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early readers to the work chemists do and the preparation necessary for a chemistry career. Includes infographics, an activity, glossary, and index"--Provided by the publisher.

"This book gives readers a close look at what it's like to work as a chemist. Readers will come to understand STEM concepts through a career focus as they learn about how chemists use science, technology, engineering, and math every day. This book covers chemistry basics, while explaining the different tools chemists use. Readers can also explore several careers in chemistry and learn how to land one. Accessible and engaging text is paired with color photographs to help readers grasp the topic. Fun fact boxes and a graphic organizer provide additional information. This look into the lab is a great addition to both science and career instruction"--Provided by the publisher.

"This book looks at the ... life of Marie Curie, who succeeded in the world of science at a time when women were not expected to have careers. She won two Nobel Prizes for her discovery of radium and her work on radiation. This book describes her struggle to succeed in difficult circumstances, her scientific discoveries, and the medical benefits we have today thanks to her efforts."--Back cover.

A biography of Marie Curie, whose discovery of radium changed science and the world, and describes her childhood, education, and the hardships she faced in her professional life.

A biography of Polish-French physicist and chemist Marie Curie, who was a pioneer in the field of radioactivity and won a Nobel prize in both physics and in chemistry.

Introduces 8 high-interest science careers that inspire extended learning, online research, and critical thinking skills.

A brief biography of Polish physicist and chemist Marie Curie.