Marie Curie
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–17 · 2008 · Est. 2 hour read

Marie Curie

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Part of the DK Biographies series

Discover how a scientist's groundbreaking work with radium changed the world.

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128 pages· 22,510 words· Est. 2 hour read· 990L
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Bookroo's summary

Follow the journey of a pioneering scientist from her childhood in Warsaw to her groundbreaking experiments in Paris. As she uncovers the mysteries of radioactivity, her discoveries with radium not only earn her global recognition but also reshape the scientific world. What challenges did she face, and how did her work impact the future? Dive into the life of a Nobel Prize-winning trailblazer whose legacy continues to inspire.

From the publisher

DK Biography: Marie Curie tells the story of the discoverer of radium, from her childhood in Warsaw, to her experiments with radioactivity in Paris, to her recognition as one of the preeminent scientists of her time. Filled with archival photographs and amazing fact boxes, this groundbreaking series introduces young readers to some of history’s most interesting and influential characters. Supports the Common Core State Standards.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
128
Words
22,510
Reading age
10–17
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
990L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
8.1
F&P level
~X
AR points
4
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
151395
Publication
Published
August 4, 2008
First published
August 1, 2008
Publisher
DK CHILDREN
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780756638313

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