Sisters in Science

By Linda Elovitz Marshall, Anna & Elena Balbusso (Illustrator)

Two sisters revolutionize science and health care, bound by an unbreakable bond.

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Bookroo's summary

Marie Curie, famed for her groundbreaking discoveries, shared an unyielding bond with her sister Bronia. Together, they defied societal norms, forging paths in chemistry and health care. As Marie uncovered new elements, Bronia's academic prowess and support were pivotal. This biography unveils their inspiring journey, revealing how their sisterhood fueled scientific revolutions. What challenges did they face, and how did their bond shape their legacy?

From the publisher

Discover the fascinating true story of Nobel Prize winner Marie Curie and her sister Bronia, two trailblazing women who worked together and made a legendary impact on chemistry and health care as we know it. Marie Curie has long been a well-known name around the world. Though Marie made extraordinary scientific advances discovering new elements with her husband, Pierre, many students do not know about the powerful bond that propelled her into science: her sisterhood with Bronia! A force in academia and health care herself, Bronia made significant contributions to the scientific world, along with her loving support of sister Marie. Sisters in Science is a compelling biography of two sisters who created their own paths while keeping the atomic bonds of sisterhood strong.

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