Marie Curie: A Graphic History of the World’s Most Famous Female Scientist

by Agnieska Biskup, Sonia Leong (Illustrator)

The remarkable scientist, Marie Curie, is profiled in an entertaining graphic novel!

Learn about Marie's childhood and her days as a bright young student in Russian-occupied Poland all the way to her Nobel Prize--winning work in Physics and Chemistry. Help older children learn about some of the most exciting men and women who have ever lived and present it in a way that they'll actually enjoy! Our Great Lives series is one of our entries in the growing field of nonfiction graphic books. Each book follows the lives of scientists, artists, and activists that made enormous contributions to the world. Following these people from their early childhood days right up until their most extraordinary achievements, kids will discover the many incredible ways that they have impacted our world. These books offer a wonderful way to engage reluctant readers--and create a lifelong reader instead.

128 pages, Paperback

Published June 1, 2019

Reviews

[Calista · Rating 4 out of 5]

I find it fascinating how the place a person lives shapes them into who they are in many ways. Marie grew up in Poland and with all the politics that was going on at that time and the suppression of the polish nation, it's so interesting that in some ways, that is what pushed Marie to go to France and there she did her famous work on Radioactive materials. Without that political unrest, this would have been a different story. Interesting.

Marie was a science minded individual and she loved her science and math. She was the first woman to win a Noble Prize and she was the first woman to teach at the Sorbonne. She was also the first person to win a 2nd Noble Prize. She was quite a mind.

I had a hard time reading this knowing that her studies were slowly poisoning her. I know what was going on and it's hard not to want to shout back through history that she is in danger. It's amazing she was able to have children at all. She helped to change the world. Not many people can really say that.

It's a nice account of her life. It glosses over things as it has to to fit all the info in. She was an amazing woman and I'm glad I know more about her.

[Rinku · Rating 4 out of 5]

I learned a lot from this graphic novel. The author was able to distill the information down to an understandable level for the likes of unscientific types such as myself.

[Karthika · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent narration and beautiful illustrations

[Lily Burton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Leant so much for this graphic novel!! Beautiful book!! https://youtu.be/ZEx4MWLtDek

[Helga · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great storytelling and illustrations.

[Jonathan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it. The fact that she was Polish, learning French while doing an advanced degree was almost more impressive than all the life changing inventions that came from her work.