Marie Curie by Vicki Cobb

Marie Curie by Vicki Cobb

DK Biography: Marie Curie tells the story of the discoverer of radium, from her childhood in Warsaw, to her experiments with radioactivity in Paris, to her recognition as one of the preeminent scientists of her time.

Filled with archival photographs and amazing fact boxes, this groundbreaking series introduces young readers to some of history's most interesting and influential characters.

Supports the Common Core State Standards.

Vicki Cobb is the author of more than 85 highly entertaining nonfiction books for children. Ever since 1972, when Science Experiments You Can Eat was first published, Cobb's lighthearted approach to hands-on science has become her trademark for getting kids involved in experiences that create real learning. It is no surprise that she is known as the Julia Child of hands-on science. Today's popular buzzwords in education, hands-on science, experimental learning, outcome-based, multi-disciplinary, and critical thinking, are embodied in Vicki Cobb's work. Vicki has performed Science Surprises, her interactive and engrossing show for kids, in 49 of the 50 states and internationally. She uses her expertise, humor, wit, and background as an educator to inspire teachers to make teaching science the high point of their day. She is president and founder of InkThinkTank, LLC, a company that focuses on the contribution that nonfiction literature and its authors can make to education. She contributes to three blogs: Interesting Nonfiction for Kids, Education Update, and the Huffington Post. In 2012, Vicki received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Visit www.vickicobb.com to learn more.

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ISBN 13	9780756638320
ISBN 10	0756638321
Title	Marie Curie
Author	Vicki Cobb
Series	Dk Biography
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Year published	2008-08-04
Number of pages	128
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.