Marie Curie: And the Science of Radioactivity
No. of pages 109
Published: 1997
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"Marie Curie: And the Science of Radioactivity" by Naomi E. Pasachoff presents the inspiring story of Marie Curie, a pioneering scientist who made groundbreaking contributions to the field of radioactivity. The book delves into Curie's early life, her challenges as a female scientist in a male-dominated field, and her relentless pursuit of knowledge. It highlights her significant discoveries, including the elements polonium and radium, and her receipt of two Nobel Prizes. Through engaging narratives and scientific insights, this biography celebrates Curie's legacy and her lasting impact on science and society, illustrating her role as a trailblazer in the world of science. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Oxford Portraits in Science .
This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.
There are 109 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 1997 by Turtleback Books .
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