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| Age | 8-12 years, teens |
|---|---|
| Skill | Knowledge building |
Marie Curie and Radioactivity by Annaliese Stoney
£5.99
2 in stock
♡ Add to wishlistLearn about scientific advances during World War 1 with Marie Curie and Radioactivity by Annaliese Stoney. It is an inspiring, inspiring, informative narrative non-fiction book to learn about how Marie Curie’s appetite for knowledge changed the world. Perfect for aspiring scientists over 9 years old!
Driven by an insatiable curiosity, follow Marie Curie as she secretly educates herself in a time and place where women were forbidden to study. Discover what barriers the famed female scientist faced, and how she went on to discover radioactivity and its properties. Explore the ways Marie Curie’s incredible contributions would give rise to the advent of X-rays, revolutionising the medical field and saving the lives of many WW1 soldiers.
- Marie Curie and Radioactivity by Annaliese Stoney is a child-friendly narrative non-fiction curated to deepen children’s knowledge of key moments in the history of science in an accessible, entertaining manner.
- Blends history and STEM-focused learning. The perfect curriculum companion, especially on the themes of radioactivity, medicine and scientific advances during WW1.
- Includes extra end matter, such as a timeline and glossary, to help children fully understand concepts and historical context.
- Short comic strips scattered throughout the narrative to help reluctant readers to visualise and engage with key moments.
Dimensions of paperback – 198 x 129 mm with 144 pages and 14,683 words.
Educational Benefits of Marie Curie and Radioactivity by Annaliese Stoney:
- learn about radioactivity and medicine
- learn about scientific advances during WW1
- learn about the difficulties of women studying in the 20th Century
- develop an ability to read for information
- develop an ability to use both images and written word to gain information
- encourage a love of books
