Bibliograph

Marie Curie, Claire Throp

Type

Label

Marie Curie, Claire Throp

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Marie Curie

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

900277967

Responsibility statement

Claire Throp

Series statement

Against the odds biographies

Summary

"This series will tell the amazing stories of inspiring people who have made a difference and changed the world, despite the odds stacked against them. They will detail the characters' humble origins, the obstacles standing in their way that had to be overcome, and discuss the successes and achievements for which they are lauded today. This book tells the story of Marie Curie, who discovered radium and realized its potential for treating cancer. She succeeded in her work in a time when science and research were not seen as suitable occupations for women."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

What was Marie's upbringing like? -- What was Marie's research about? -- What was Marie's life like after winning the nobel prize? -- What difficulties did Marie face in 1911 and 1912? -- What did Marie do during the First World War? -- What did Marie do after the First World War? -- What happened in the last years of Marie's life? -- What was Marie Curie's legacy?

Target audience

juvenile

Classification