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.
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Enslow Publishers, 1994. The science activities and the Periodic Table of Elements provided at the end of the book take away from the volume's biographical intent. Perseus Publishing, 1996. This biography does an excellent job of explaining both the importance of Marie Curie's scientific work, and how she experienced life herself. The author Susan Quinn gives detailed descriptions of her studies in the science world.