In this international bestseller from the critically acclaimed Little
People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Marie Curie, the Nobel
Prize-winning scientist.
When Marie was young, she was unable to go to college because she was a
woman. But when she was older, her scientific work was respected around
the world. Her discoveries of radium and polonium dramatically helped in
the fight against cancer, and she went on to win the Nobel Prize for
Physics! This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations
and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with
historical photos and a detailed profile of the scientist's life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling biography series for
kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and
artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible
things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of
all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple
sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The
hardcover and paperback versions present expanded stories for
beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the
treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single
volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in
boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even
more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.
Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change
the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
