Marie Curie's scientific research and discovery of radium in 1902 helped open the door to our modern nuclear age. This handsomely illustrated, documentary-style volume is filled with facts but conveys the drama of a good story. An exciting tale of scientific exploration for young readers.
This text, part of the "Science Stories" series, shows how Marie Curie's persistence and selfless determination to prove the existence of radium opened the gateway to the modern nuclear age. This book can be used as support material for Key Stages 1 and 2 in National Curriculum Science.