Marie Curie : Brave Scientist

by Keith Brandt, Karen Milone (Illustrator)

A brief biography focusing on the youth of the scientist who twice received the Nobel Prize for her work with radium.

Genres: Biography, Nonfiction, History, Science, Childrens, Picture Books, School

48 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1983

Reviews

[Joanna Martin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fairly memorable, short biography

[Ashlyn Littlefield · Rating 4 out of 5]

This biography about Marie Curie and her journey of how she created Radium and won the Nobel Prize would do well inspiring 3rd grade students to create their own science invention. If I were to use this book to do a lesson with 3rd graders, I would read this book within a literature circle where the students would take turns reading different parts of the book while also having specific roles. Then, I would have my students think of something that they could invent on their own. This could be an object, or a science idea. Students would draw a picture of it, with color, name it, and then write a story about it. This would allow students to be creative and innovative. There are no issues of equity or diversity within this book.

[Rob · Rating 4 out of 5]

These books by Troll Associates should be in every school library, they present biographies for young readers that are inspiring to both young and older readers. very well done. This is a good read.

[Barbaraleah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice short book outlining the basic events of Marie Curie.

[Richard WSUV · Rating 5 out of 5]

Published in 2005, this biography of Marie Curie is a must read for any student. The road to mastery seems such a mystery until you pick up a book like this. It inspires any age and gender, reminding us of the essentials. Especially, important for those struggling with which value to place on social skills.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed learning more about her than I knew before. I especially liked reading experiences from her childhood that showed her intelligence and love of learning. I think it was very cool that when she couldn't go to college because she was a women that she found an underground college to attend and learn the things she was striving to know.

[Ashley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interest Level Grade 3 - 5
Genre: Biography, and Informational
Themes: Atoms and molecules, Chemistry, and Women's History
Uses: 1)During Women's History Month
2)In Science, with proper SOL's

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading about Marie Curie because it was interesting to learn about a female scientist. Her life was very sad. Many of her family members die and this one one of the reasons she learned to be brave. I recommend this book for kids who are in 2-3 grade.

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[M-girl · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this book because I had no idea there were lady scientists.

[Kendra · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little long for a children's book with more back story than well-known information on the Curies, but interesting none-the-less.