"Marie Curie: A Graphic History of the World's Most Famous Female Scientist" by Agnieszka Biskup explores the life and achievements of Marie Curie, a pioneering scientist who made groundbreaking contributions to the field of radioactivity. Through engaging illustrations and succinct text, the book highlights Curie's early life in Poland, her relentless pursuit of scientific knowledge, and her historic breakthroughs, including the discovery of radium and polonium. It also sheds light on the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated field. The story emphasizes her resilience, dedication, and lasting impact on science, serving as an inspiring tale of triumph and innovation. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Great Lives .

This book is aimed at children at US 4th grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published in 2019 by B. E. S. .

Agnieszka Biskup is a science writer and editor based in Chicago. She is a former editor for the science section of the Boston Globe as well as the children's science magazine Muse. In addition to children's books, she has also written many articles for newspapers, magazines, and websites. Her books have received awards from Learning magazine, the Association of Educational Publishers, and the Society of School Librarians International. Her book Football: How It Works (Capstone Press, 2010) was a Junior Library Guild selection.