Meet scientist Marie Curie! Getting to Know the World's Greatest Inventors and Scientists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the work and contributions of renowned scientists and inventors, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers (Ages 8-9).This book presents the life and accomplishments of the Polish-born scientist whose studies of radioactivity lead to the discovery of two new elements, for which she received two Nobel Prizes.

Author Biography

Venezia is a graduate of The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He lives with his wife and children. Venezia is a graduate of The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He lives with his wife and children.