Marie Curie: And the Science of Radioact

Zusatztext A fascinating profile that combines personal information not found in other YA resources with a fairly detailed account of Curie's research.... A chronology and an extensive bibliography round out a book that will be a valuable addition to both school and public library collections. Klappentext Marie Curie discovered radium and went on to lead the scientific community in studying the theory behind and the uses of radioactivity. She left a vast legacy to future scientists through her research, her teaching, and her contributions to the welfare of humankind. She was the first person to win two Nobel Prizes, yet upon her death in 1934, Albert Einstein was moved to say, "Marie Curie is, of all celebrated beings, the only one whom fame has not corrupted." She was a physicist, a wife and mother, and a groundbreaking professional woman. This biography is an inspirational and exciting story of scientific discovery and personal commitment. Zusammenfassung arie Curie discovered radium and went on to lead the scientific community in studying the theory behind and the uses of radioactivity. She left a vast legacy to future scientists through her research, her teaching, and her contributions to the welfare of humankind.

Product details

• Authors: Naomi E. Pasachoff, Pasachoff Naomi
• Publisher: External catalogues UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.05.2008
• EAN: 9780195120110
• ISBN: 978-0-19-512011-0
• Series: Oxford Portraits in Science
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > General, reference works; Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works; REFERENCE / General, Reference works