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Marie Curie and the Discovery of Radium (Solutions)

by Ann Steinke Author

(From Amazon): This series introduces young, inquisitive readers to four of the world's greatest science thinkers and the challenges that faced them. Their achievements, which came through personal dedication and sacrifice, have made profound changes in the world. A truly inspiring gift. Here is the story of the brilliant woman of science who unveiled the mysteries of the element radium. Her discovery pioneered exciting research in the field of radioactivity.

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Resource Type
Book
ISBN
978-0-8120-3924
Print Status
In Print
Chapters
15
Pages
128
Suggested Grades
4th - 8th
Historical Setting
1867 - 1934
Publisher
Barron's Educational Series
Edition
1st
Copyright
1987

Chapters

  • 1 Small Beginnings
  • 2 The Painful Years
  • 3 Growing Up
  • 4 The Sacrifice
  • 5 The Turning Point
  • 6 A French Education
  • 7 Changes
  • 8 A Surprising Discovery
  • 9 More Discoveries
  • 10 Four Hard Years
  • 11 Awards and Sorrows
  • 12 Tragedy
  • 13 Dreams and War
  • 14 A Special Gift
  • 15 The Final Years

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