Marie Curie ~ Marilyn Baily Ogilvie

Marie Curie ~ Marilyn Baily Ogilvie

Large soft cover
Good condition 

This is an informative and accessible biography that delves into the life and achievements of Marie Curie, one of the most famous women scientists in history. The book covers her early years in Poland, her marriage and collaboration with Pierre Curie, her groundbreaking scientific work, and her recognition by the Nobel Prize committee. It also explores her personal life, including the controversies she faced and her work during World War I. The biography highlights her perseverance and dedication to science, which ultimately led to her death from aplastic anemia due to long-term exposure to radium.