The Woman Who Changed the Course of Science
When she was a girl in Poland, Marie Curie dreamed of becoming a scientist. However, in Poland women weren't even allowed to go to university. Determined to succeed, she became the first woman to study physics at the University College of Paris. She went on to win a Nobel Prize for her research into radioactivity. Curie's dangerous work would save countless lives, but it would also bring about her own death. Discover the fascinating life and experiments of the first great woman scientist.
Ages: 9-14
