Marie Curie was a brilliant scientist who coined the term
'radioactivity', discovered polonium and radium, and helped develop
treatments for cancer. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, but
her dedication to physics ultimately caused her death from radiation.
From artists to aviators and scientists to revolutionaries, Little
Guides to Great Lives is a brand new series of small-format guides
introducing children to the most inspirational figures from history in a
fun, accessible way. Launching with Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie,
Nelson Mandela, and Amelia Earhart, Little Guides to Great Lives tells
the stories of the most amazing people from all over the world and
across history, with full-color illustrations and fresh design to bring
their incredible stories to life.