Marie Curie and Radioactivity
From the Series Graphic Science Biographies
At the start of the twentieth century, Marie Curie, a Polish physicist and chemist, stunned the scientific world. Her research led to the discovery of two elements, polonium and radium. She also examined the most unusual property of these elements: radioactivity. This graphic biography follows Curie from her early life in Poland to her scientific education in France. It also spotlights her work with Pierre Curie and her efforts to treat wounded soldiers during World War I.
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| Interest Level | Grade 5 - Grade 8 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 6 |
| Genre | Graphic Novels, Social Studies |
| Category | 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Narrative Nonfiction, STEM, STEM: Interdisciplinary |
| Copyright | 2020 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Graphic Universe ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 40 |
| Publication Date | 2020-01-01 |
Author, Illustrator: Jordi Bayarri Dolz
Jordi Bayarri is a freelance comic-book artist based in Valencia, Spain.
Reviews
Booklist
“[A]n intriguing peek into an extraordinary mind.”—Booklist
School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
“The graphic format will make these instantly appealing to a large swath of readers . . . "—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
School Library Journal
“These simple introductions to famous figures of science may lead students to explore further.”—School Library Journal
