Marie Curie and Her Daughter Irene (Lerner Biography)
Grade 4-6-- The lives of two women whose research efforts led to the receipt of three Nobel prizes between them. More in-depth and complete than Andrew Dunn's Marie Curie (Bookwright, 1991), which offers a brief overview of her accomplishments, this biography provides insight into the personality traits that made both women dedicated scientists and compassionate human beings despite adverse health and financial difficulties. Illustrated with fairly clear black-and-white photos, the book includes two experiments Marie Curie used to teach her students basic principles of science. The narrative style is clear, with appeal for this audience. A solid purchase. --Beth Irish, Orange Public Library, CACopyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.