Little Guides to Great Lives: Marie Curie

Name: Little Guides to Great Lives: Marie Curie
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781510230279
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By Isabel Thomas

Series: Little Guides to Great Lives

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Little Guides to Great Lives: Marie Curie by Isabel Thomas introduces young readers to the inspiring life of Marie Curie. It covers her journey from humble beginnings to becoming a pioneering scientist who made groundbreaking discoveries in radioactivity. The book presents her achievements in a simple and engaging way, perfect for children eager to learn about influential figures in history.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in inspiring stories about groundbreaking scientists, particularly for young readers. It's a captivating introduction to the life and achievements of Marie Curie, showcasing her pioneering work and resilience. Aimed at children, it combines accessible language and engaging illustrations to highlight the impact of Curie's contributions to science and history.

Little Guides to Great Lives: Marie Curie

Marie Curie was a brilliant scientist who coined the term 'radioactivity', discovered polonium and radium, and helped develop treatments for cancer.

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Marie Curie was a brilliant scientist who coined the term 'radioactivity', discovered polonium and radium, and helped develop treatments for cancer. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, but her dedication to physics ultimately caused her death from radiation.

From artists to aviators and scientists to revolutionaries, the Little Guides to Great Lives series tells the stories of the most amazing people from all over the world and across history, with colourful illustrations and fresh design to bring their incredible stories to life.

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Little Guides to Great Lives: Marie Curie by Isabel Thomas is praised for its engaging and educational narrative, ideal for introducing young readers to the life of Marie Curie. The illustrations are often noted as colourful and captivating, complementing the informative content. Overall, it is highly regarded for sparking curiosity and serving as an excellent starting point for children interested in science and history.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781510230279

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Laurence King Publishing

Contributors:

Illustrated by Anke Weckmann

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 130g

Pages: 64

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Isabel Thomas Laurence King Publishing Series: Little Guides to Great Lives

About the Author

Isabel Thomas (Author)

Isabel Thomas studied Human Sciences at the University of Oxford. She is a science writer and children's author who has been shortlisted for the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize, the ASE Science Book of the Year, and the Blue Peter Book Awards. Isabel also writes for children's science magazines Whizz Pop Bang and The Week Junior Science + Nature, and for science outreach projects. She is a primary school governor and parent of three young sons.

Anke Weckmann (Illustrator)

Anke Weckmann is originally from a small town in northern Germany, and now lives in London. She studied illustration at Camberwell College of Art and Kingston University and works as a freelance illustrator. Her work is hand-inked on paper and digitally coloured. Drawing is her favourite thing to do. Her selected clients include Abrams Books, Channel 4, Die Gestalten Verlag, Frankie magazine, Laurence King Publishing, The Guardian, The Times and Time Out New York.