"Julius Caesar," "Anthony and Cleopatra," and "Richard III" are among Shakespeare's history plays retold in story form to introduce young readers to the works of the writer generally considered to be the greatest in the English language
From her earliest days, scientist Marie Curie fought to gain acceptance as a woman in a man's world. She excelled in all academic areas, and earned a degree in physics as well as two degrees in mathematics. Curie is best known for her groundbreaking work in the field of radioactivity and X-ray technology.