Marie Curie and Radioactivity

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What is Marie Curie and Radioactivity about?

Marie Curie was determined to learn, even when women were not allowed to study at university. Told through her eyes, this illustrated biography follows her journey from secret lessons in Poland to the laboratories of Paris, where she investigated mysterious rays and helped discover radioactivity. With Pierre Curie, she identified new elements, including radium, and changed science forever. During the First World War, she used her knowledge to bring mobile X-ray units to wounded soldiers. Comic strips and clear explanations bring her discoveries to life.

About the author

Ian Graham is a British author who loves writing exciting books about science, space, and how things work. He has written many fascinating non-fiction books, including titles in the popular 'Eyewitness' series. Ian enjoys making tricky ideas easy to understand, so everyone can discover the wonders of our world.