Marie Curie

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Marie Curie by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara is a children's book that introduces young readers to the life and achievements of the renowned scientist Marie Curie. It highlights her journey from her early life in Poland, through her discovery of radium and polonium, to her pioneering work in radioactivity. The story showcases her determination and passion for science, serving as an inspiring tale of resilience and innovation.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this charming children's book if you're interested in introducing young readers to inspiring female role models. It shares the remarkable life story of a pioneering scientist who changed the world with her discoveries, making complex ideas accessible and exciting for kids.

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Marie Curie

Marie Curie's love of knowledge led her to make huge discoveries in the fight against cancer, and win the Nobel Prize for Physics.

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In the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the lives of outstanding people from designers and artists to scientists. All of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a little child with a dream.

The book follows Marie Curie, whose love of learning helped her to revolutionise the fight against cancer with her discovery of radium and polonium. This inspiring and informative little biography comes with extra facts about Marie's life at the back.

Series: Little People, BIG DREAMS

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Marie Curie by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara is praised for its engaging and accessible storytelling, ideal for young readers. The vivid illustrations complement the simple yet informative text, making it an exciting introduction to Marie Curie's life and achievements. The book is part of a series that highlights inspiring women in history and includes a biographical timeline for added context. Overall, it's a captivating children's biography that encourages imagination and historical exploration.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781847809612

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 March 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Frau Isa

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 195.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

About the Author

ISABEL SANCHEZ VERGARA, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children's books. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture.

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