Marie Curie and Radioactivity
- Paperback
40 pages
- Release Date
1 January 2020
Summary
At the start of the twentieth century, Marie Curie, a Polish physicist and chemist, stunned the scientific world. Her research led to the discovery of two elements, polonium and radium. She also examined the most unusual property of these elements: radioactivity. This graphic biography follows Curie from her early life in Poland to her scientific education in France. It also spotlights her work with Pierre Curie and her efforts to treat wounded soldiers during World War I.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781541586994 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1541586999 |
| Series: | Graphic Science Biographies |
| Author: | Jordi Bayarri Dolz |
| Publisher: | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 1 January 2020 |
| Weight: | 109g |
| Dimensions: | 184mm x 229mm x 3mm |
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”[A]n intriguing peek into an extraordinary mind.“—Booklist
“The graphic format will make these instantly appealing to a large swath of readers … “—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
“These simple introductions to famous figures of science may lead students to explore further.“—School Library Journal
About The Author
Jordi Bayarri Dolz
Jordi Bayarri is a freelance comic-book artist based in Valencia, Spain. Jordi Bayarri is a freelance comic-book artist based in Valencia, Spain.
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