Books in The Da Capo Series in Science 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.

Marie Sklodowska Curie (1867—1934) was the first woman scientist to win worldwide fame, and indeed, one of the great scientists of this century. Winner of two Nobel Prizes (for physics in 1903 and for chemistry in 1911), she performed pioneering studies with radium and contributed profoundly to the understanding of radioactivity. The history of her story-book marriage to Pierre Curie, of their refusal to patent their processes or otherwise profit from the commercial exploitation of radium, and her tragically ironic death are legendary and well known but are here revealed from an inside perspective. But, as this book reveals, it was also true. An astonishing mind and a remarkable life are here portrayed by Marie Curie's daughter in a classic and moving account.

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!

Fun, factual songs for the young astronaut who dreams of becoming a space traveler! They'll learn the history of space travel, the possibilities of living in space someday, weighlessness, satelites, what's required of an astronaut, and more. APPROVED AND RECOMMENDED BY NASA. Space Workbook/CD Set includes Music CD and 24-page Activity Book with lyrics, diagrams, a quiz, and a letter from NASA Researcher Dr. Lyn Bandurant explaining why he lives working at NASA. Running Time 39:01.

Inspire the animal lover in your family. Kids have fun singing and learning facts about thier favorite mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. What does a Zoologist do all day? How can you tell the difference between a crocodile and an alligator? How does a tadpole change into a frog? Why does a snake stick out its tongue? Does a lion purr? Are Koalas really bears? Zoos CD/Book Set includes Music CD and 24-page Activity book with lyrics, fact sheets, a quiz, and a letter from a zoologist who assisted wiht this project. Running Time 36:00. Dr. Toy's 100 Best Children's Products.

With these great, factual songs any young meteorologist will soon learn much about temperature, clouds, storms, tornados and hurricanes, seasons, tools to predict the weather, water cycle, warm and cold fronts, and more. Weather CD/Book set includes Music CD and 24-page activity book with lyrics, diagrams and explanations, tornado safety tips, a quiz and a letter from Mark Johnson, Chief Meteorologist at WEWS NewsChannel 5 in Cleveland, OH. Running Time 36:01.