The Story of Marie Curie

Discover the life of Marie Curie—a story for kids 6 to 9 about discovering big things through hard work

Marie Curie was one of the most celebrated scientists in history. Before she changed the world with her discoveries in physics and chemistry, Marie was an intelligent girl who studied hard to reach the top of her class in school. She overcame many challenges, including people who told her she couldn’t be a scientist because she was a woman. She didn’t let anything stop her, and her important research is still helping people today. Explore how Marie Curie went from being a young girl growing up in Poland to a famous, Nobel Prize-winning scientist.

• Independent reading—This Marie Curie biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.
• Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Marie's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.
• A lasting legacy—Find out how Marie Curie helped change the way we understand the world.

How will Marie’s determination and curiosity inspire you?

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