Curie and the science of radioactivity
Graham, Ian, 1953-2004
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The pioneering work of Marie Curie opened up a completely new branch of science that led to the development of nuclear power stations, radiation treatments for cancer and our advanced understanding of atoms. This book describes her achievements, as well as her struggles to be recognised in a male-dominated world.
Main title:
Curie and the science of radioactivity / written by Ian Graham ; illustrated by David Antram.
Imprint:
Brighton : Book House, 2004.
Collation:
32 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
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ISBN:
9781904642541 (pbk)
Dewey class:
J920CUR
Language:
English
Subject:
Curie, Marie, 1867-1934 -- Juvenile literatureWomen chemists -- France -- Biography -- Juvenile literatureChemists -- France -- Biography -- Juvenile literatureRadioactivity -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literatureDiscoveries in science -- France -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literatureNon-Fiction 9+Science, Maths and Technology
Index terms:
19thC,Biographies,Biography,Curie,History,Ks2,Radiation,Science,Scientists,
BRN:
749276
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