Marie Curie

This edition of Marie Curie—the international bestseller in the Little People, Big Dreams series—introduces even the youngest dreamers to this Nobel Prize-winning scientist. As a child, Marie couldn't attend university because she was a woman. But as she grew older, her scientific work was respected worldwide. Her discoveries of radium and polonium contributed significantly to the fight against cancer, and she won the Nobel Prize in Physics! Babies and toddlers will love to cling to you as you read to them about this remarkable woman and will enjoy exploring the elegant and whimsical illustrations of this sturdy book. Little People, Big Dreams is a bestselling children's biography series that explores the lives of remarkable figures, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All have achieved amazing things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This inspiring series of books offers inspiring messages for children of all ages, in a variety of formats. The stories are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. Both hardcover and paperback versions offer expanded stories for beginning readers. With text rewritten for older children, each of these books brings together a large group of dreamers in one volume. You can also collect a selection of books by theme in gift-wrapped sets. Activity books and journals provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.