Marie Curie: Little Guides to Great Lives

This fully illustrated book about Marie Curie is part of the non-fiction series Little Guides for Great Lives: A series of biographies introducing inspirational historical figures to children aged 7-11. 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, Little Guides to Great Lives is a series of small-format guides introducing children to the most inspirational figures from history in a fun and accessible way. We love it paired with our other favorite Greats: Stephen Hawking, Ferdinand Magellan, and Amelia Earhart.