Biography: Marie Curie by Philip Steele
Read the inspiring story of Marie Curie’ s life, from her early years growing up in the heart of Poland to her Nobel Prize in physics. As an ever-curious child, Marie proved a sensitive girl and an excellent student. She went on to study physics at the Sorbonne - one of 23 women among 2,000 students - and was rated first above them all. Following their experiments with radioactivity, Marie and her husband Pierre received the Nobel Prize in physics. In 1911, after Pierre's death, Marie was awarded a second Nobel Prize, this time in chemistry. Her groundbreaking work as a scientist and a woman changed science forever.Philip Steele has written books on history, geography, and cultural and social themes and is an established author, chiefly of children's non-fiction. He graduated from University College, Durham, graduating in Modern languages in 1971. After graduating, he worked as an editor for various book publishers in London before moving to the Isle of Anglesey, in North Wales, where he now lives. His recent publications include Encyclopedia of British History and A City Through Time.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781781715161 |
| ISBN 10 | 1781715165 |
| Title | Biography: Marie Curie |
| Author | Philip Steele |
| Series | Biography Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Quarto Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2014-06-02 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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