Marie Curie and the Power of Persistence (My Super Science Heroes)

by Karla Valenti (Author) Annalisa Beghelli (Illustrator)

Marie Curie and the Power of Persistence (My Super Science Heroes)
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade
Meet Marie Curie. Famous physicist, chemist, and... superhero?What if superheroes didn't have supernatural powers but instead were humans with amazing brain power? What if superheroes were scientists?Super Evil Nemesis is determined to stop Marie Curie and the spread of knowledge. When he sends one of his craftiest minions on a mission to try all the tricks he knows, Marie Curie must use her brains and will to fight against all the obstacles that come her way. But is it enough?Can she prevent Super Evil Nemesis from taking over the world? Does she have the power to become one of the most influential scientists in history? Only time will tell...This first book in the My Super Science Heroes series uses a fictionalized storytelling approach to teach readers about Curie's amazing achievements, and is sure to empower them to become superheroes themselves!Includes a scientific glossary and detailed information on Marie Curie's scientific accomplishments.Published in partnership with the Marie Curie Alumni Association, a nonprofit dedicated to promote research and curiosity and to enhance research and professional collaboration.
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Review quotes

In addition to being packed with biographical information and detailed illustrations, My Super Science Heroes drives home some of the qualities behind successful scientists. The books show young readers that just because we encounter problems doesn't mean we have to let them get in the way of our goals, or of what we believe is right.

Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781728213569
Lexile Measure
660
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Sourcebooks Explore
Publication date
April 07, 2020
Series
My Super Science Heroes
BISAC categories
JNF007090 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Science & Technology
JNF007120 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Women
JNF051190 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | History of Science
JNF051070 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Chemistry
Library of Congress categories
History
France
Persistence
Nobel Prize winners
Women Nobel Prize winners
Physicists
Curie, Marie
Women chemists
Chemists
Radioactivity
Women physicists
Nobel Prize winner

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