Books in The A-B-C Science Series series

"A biography [of Nobel Prize winner Madame Curie] that stirs the heart and the mind by a fine counterpoint of sense and sensibility, a great story superbly told."--New York TimesMarie Sklodowska Curie (1867-1934) was the first woman scientist to win worldwide acclaim and was, indeed, one of the great scientists of the twentieth century. Written by Curie's daughter, the renowned international activist Eve Curie, this biography chronicles Curie's legendary achievements in science, including her pioneering efforts in the study of radioactivity and her two Nobel Prizes in Physics and Chemistry. It also spotlights her remarkable life, from her childhood in Poland, to her storybook Parisian marriage to fellow scientist Pierre Curie, to her tragic death from the very radium that brought her fame. Now updated with an eloquent, rousing introduction by best-selling author Natalie Angier, this timeless biography celebrates an astonishing mind and a extraordinary woman's life.

Songs and activities make learning PALEONTOLOGY great fun! The 96-page Workbook and full-length music CD set includes songs and activities that teach about dinosaurs and prehistoric reptiles: Tyrannosaurus rex, Stegosaurus, Plesiosaurus, Triceratops, Brachiosaurus, Compsognathus, Pteranodon...and more The 96-page full-color workbook includes 15 Illustrated Fact Sheets with description, size, diet, location, and more; 5 cut-out stand-up Dinosaurs to make and display; Crafts, puzzles, worksheets, puzzles, and other learning activities; dinosaur recipes, jokes, conversation starters, and more. Ideal for classroom or home-based learning!