Marie Curie
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Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2016 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Marie Curie

By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Frau Isa (Illustrator)

Part of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series

Discover Marie Curie's journey from childhood dreams to groundbreaking scientific achievements.

5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,466 ratings
32 pages· 291 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Marie Curie defied societal norms, transforming from a young girl barred from college to a pioneering scientist. Her discoveries in radioactivity not only won her a Nobel Prize but also revolutionized cancer treatment. Follow her inspiring journey in this beautifully illustrated biography, part of a series celebrating remarkable individuals who began as dreamers. What challenges did she overcome, and how did her work change the world? Dive into her story and be inspired by her legacy.

From the publisher

Meet Marie, the Nobel Prize winning scientist! New in board book format in the Little People, Big Dreams series, this inspiring and informative little biography follows the life of Marie Curie, from her childhood in Poland to conducting pioneering research on radioactivity and going on to become the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. With stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, this empowering series celebrates the important life stories of wonderful women of the world. From designers and artists to scientists, all of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a little child with a dream. These books make the lives of these role models accessible for children, providing a powerful message to inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world!

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
291
Reading age
2–4
Audience
Board
Lexile
~781L
Themes & topics
Books about chemistryBooks about female scientistsBooks about 1900-1949Books about girls and womenBooks about science and technology
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This book is a simple version of a woman's historical accomplishments that changed the scientific world.

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5
F&P level
~S
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
502163
Publication
Published
March 2, 2017
First published
October 5, 2016
Edition
Language
English
Type
Board Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781847809629

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