Pierre and Marie Curie: The Couple Who Pioneered Radioactivity Research (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9781725342385)

Pierre and Marie Curie made a terrific scientific team. They coined the term "radioactivity" and discovered two new radioactive elements: radium and polonium. Through engaging yet accessible text, readers will follow them as they grow up in loving families dedicated to education, develop into budding scientists, get married, and launch their lab. Students will learn about the Curies' hardships and triumphs and explore how scientific discovery builds upon itself and other scientists into the future. Detailed diagrams and informative sidebars help simplify the details of important scientific concepts, such as piezoelectricity, radioactivity, and Becquerel rays.

Author: Lisa Idzikowski
ISBN-10: 1725342383
ISBN-13: 9781725342385
Publisher: Rosen Young Adult
Language: English
Published: 07/30/2020
Pages: 80
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.70w x 0.50d

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 11/01/2020 pg. 22