It looks at her to devotion to her work by explaining her death from radiation exposure. Pasachoff, Naomi E, Marie Curie and the Science of Radioactivity. Oxford University, 1996. This book examines the life of the Polish-born scientist whom, with her husband Pierre, was awarded a 1903 Nobel Prize for discovering radium. Brief but thorough insets throughout the book explain the science behind Curie's accomplishments.
Historical photographs accompany the text.
Pflaum, Rosalyn, Grand Obsession-Madame Curie and Her World . Bantam, Dell, Doubleday. Marie Curie s fascination with science was developed early on by her father. School only elevated her curiosity and led her to a life of discovery. This book displays her love for science and her husband Pierre.