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Chapter Book · Ages 10–17 · 2008 · Est. 2 hour read
Marie Curie
By DK
Part of the DK Biographies series
Discover how a scientist's groundbreaking work with radium changed the world.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 180 ratings
128 pages· 22,510 words· Est. 2 hour read
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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
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The fine print
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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