Marie Curie : the woman who changed the course of science /

Steele, Philip, 1948-

Marie Curie : the woman who changed the course of science / Philip Steele. - 64 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 25 cm. - National Geographic world history biographies . - National Geographic world history biographies. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 62) and index.

A Warsaw childhood -- The young woman -- Partnership of genius -- The final struggle.

Presents the life and accomplishments of the Polish-born chemist, discussing her scientific work in radioactivity and her two Nobel prizes.

0792253876 9780792253877

2007278708


Curie, Marie, 1867-1934
Curie, Marie, 1867-1934


Chemists--Poland--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Discoveries in science--Juvenile literature.
Scientists--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Discoveries in science.
Scientists.
Women--Biography.

QD22.C8 / S77 2006

540.92 B