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Marie Curie
\"This series will tell the amazing stories of inspiring people who have made a difference and changed the world, despite the odds stacked against them. They will detail the characters' humble origins, the obstacles standing in their way that had to be overcome, and discuss the successes and achievements for which they are lauded today. This book tells the story of Marie Curie, who discovered radium and realized its potential for treating cancer. She succeeded in her work in a time when science and research were not seen as suitable occupations for women.\"-- Provided by publisher.
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African American women chemists in the modern era
Biographies of chemists from 1965 to the present.
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Marie Curie
Describes the life and work of the scientist who won two Nobel Prizes and died of radiation poisoning from years of investigating the dangerous elements that she herself had discovered. Readers will learn about the dark side of a woman and her devotion to science--the politics of science, her depression, and the drive to succeed. It is a brutally honest portrayal of a woman in a field dominated by men.
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Pierre and Marie Curie
Presents the professional lives of Marie and Pierre Curie, and the advances they made in science.
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Marie Curie
\"Two-time winner of the Nobel Prize and acclaimed scientist Marie Curie contributed much to society in her lifetime. This informative volume shows readers how the work she did while she was alive still influences the world today. Colorful photographs, illuminating sidebars, and engaging text tell the story of Curie's life and work in a way that will excite and hold the attention of readers of many ages and levels. A fun science project based on the type of work Curie did will also give readers a feel for what she did and perhaps get them more interested in science themselves.\"--Amazon.com.
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