In this international bestseller from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Marie Curie, the Nobel Prize-winning scientist. When Marie was young, she was unable to go to college because she was a woman. But when she was older, her scientific work was respected around the world. Her discoveries of radium and polonium dramatically helped in the fight against cancer, and she went on to win the Nobel Prize for Physics! This moving book features
stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a
biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the scientist's life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a
best-selling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The
board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The
hardcover and
paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the
treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in
boxed gift sets.
Activity books and a
journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.
Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Ltd
Published: 03/02/2017
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 9.60h x 7.80w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781847809629
Age: Ages 4-8
Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 502163 / Marie Curie
Review Citation(s): Kirkus Reviews 01/15/2017
School Library Journal 02/01/2017 pg. 121
About the AuthorMaria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children's books and the author of the multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series of picture books that explore the lives of outstanding people. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture.
Frau Isa is an artist and illustrator who lives in Vienna, Austria. She paints with acrylics on canvas as well as using digital media. She runs a small graphic design company with her husband, Oliver. www.waldundschwert.com
