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.
Additional Details
- 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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