radioactivity

An exploration of radioactivity that discusses its occurrence in nature; nuclear energy; nuclear weapons and terrorism; how it is used in the hospital, laboratory, supermarket, and at home; experiments; and other related topics.

" ... Marie Curie for Kids details Curie's remarkable life, from her childhood under a repressive czar in Poland to her tireless work supporting herself through college to meeting her ideal match in scientist Pierre Curie to her revolutionary research. Kids learn how Curie quietly flouted societal norms, working in full partnership with her husband while also teaching and raising two daughters. Scientific concepts are presented in a clear, accessible way, and a range of activities--from making Polish pierogi to exploring magnetism, to using electrolysis to split water--allow for exploration of Curie's life, times, and work."--Provided by publisher.

"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.

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.

Explores the life and work of Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize for her work in radiation and chemistry.

A biography of chemist Marie Curie.

Pierre and Marie Curie made a terrific scientific team. They coined the term "radioactivity" and discovered two new radioactive elements: radium and polonium.

Presents the story of two female physicists whose discoveries led to the creation of the atomic bomb.

Presents a biography of Marie Curie, the scientist who discovered radioactivity.

A book for high school students about the discovery of the electron and the establishment of the scientific discipline of particle physics.