Madame Curie: A Biography By Eve Curie ( Illustrated )
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| Rating | : | 4.66 (655 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B001CXRG24 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 412 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Marie Sklodowska Curie (1867-1934) was the first woman scientist to win worldwide acclaim and was, indeed, one of the great scientists of the twentieth century. It also spotlights her remarkable life, from her childhood in Poland, to her storybook Parisian marriage to fellow scientist Pierre Curie, to her tragic death from the very radium that brought her fame. Written by Curie's daughter, the renowned international activist Eve Curie, this biography chronicles Curie's legendary achievements in science, including her pioneering efforts in the study of radioactivity and her two Nobel Prizes in Physics and Chemistry. Now updated with an eloquent, rousing introduction by best-selling author Natalie Angier, this timeless biography celebrates an astonishing mind and a extraordinary woman's life.
Awesome book heidi graham This book had me hooked. It was educational, interesting, and entertaining all at once. A definite read!!. A bit slow at the beginning but a few chapters A bit slow at the beginning but a few chapters in I could not put it down. What a fascinating person of genius, Madame Curie!. "Bio written by daughter" according to Karen Kent. I loved this book. Written by one of the daughters of Marie Curie, it is as close to the woman-genius as we'll ever get. Even if you aren't interested in science or chemistry (as I am not!), this is a wonderful book, written in a way that lets you get to know Madame Curie without the interference of personal trivia or "Mommie Dearest"-isms on the part of the daughter. It made me fall in love with Madame Curie.