Includes glossary and timeline. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Searching for treasure -- Pursuing education -- Paris life -- Perfect partnership -- The proof is in the pitchblende -- Dark days -- Moving forward -- War and travels -- The beauty of science -- Timeline -- Essential facts -- Glossary -- Additional resources -- Source notes -- Index -- About the author.
Summary:
Women scientists have made key contributions to the pursuit of science and some of the most important discoveries of all time. In Marie Curie, learn how the Polish chemist and physicist chose to pursue a career in science and discovered radium, earning the Nobel Prize twice.
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