National Geographic World History Biographies
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8No. of pages 64
Published: 2008
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"Marie Curie: The Woman Who Changed the Course of Science" by Philip Steele chronicles the life of the groundbreaking scientist Marie Curie. It explores her early life in Poland, her journey to France, and her relentless pursuit of knowledge in a male-dominated field. Curie's groundbreaking research on radioactivity, which earned her two Nobel Prizes, is highlighted alongside her struggles against societal norms and personal challenges. The book emphasizes her resilience, intellect, and passion for science, illustrating how her discoveries not only advanced scientific understanding but also paved the way for future generations of women in STEM. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called National Geographic World History Biographies .
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published in 2008 by National Geographic Kids .
Philip Steele is an experienced author of history books for children.
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