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Little People Big Dreams - Marie Curie

By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Part of the Little People Big Dreams series

Adjectives

inspiring educational engaging

Genres

Biography Non-fiction

Synopsis

Discover the inspiring story of Marie Curie, a young girl who defied societal norms to become a world-renowned scientist. Despite being denied a college education because she was a woman, Marie's passion for science led her to groundbreaking discoveries of radium and polonium. Her work revolutionised cancer treatment and earned her the Nobel Prize for Physics. This beautifully illustrated book includes a biographical timeline and historical photos, bringing Marie's remarkable journey to life for young readers.

About the author

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara is a talented author from Spain who loves to tell inspiring true stories. She is best known for creating the 'Little People, BIG DREAMS' series, which shares the amazing lives of famous people from around the world. Maria hopes her books encourage children to dream big and believe in themselves.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2017

Community rating

Average score: 4.6

From 10 readers

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