Curie And the Science of Radioactivity (The Explosion Zone) - Hardcover

Graham, Ian

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0764159739 ISBN 13: 9780764159732

Publisher: B E S Pub Co, 2006

Synopsis

This dramatic story tells of a studious Polish girl, Marya Sklodovska, who moved to Paris to study science. She soon changed her name to Marie and married fellow scientist Pierre Curie. Together they discovered the scientific principles that underlie radioactivity. In the process of their work, they discovered the then unknown element, radium. In 1903, Marie and Pierre Curie won the Nobel Prize for physics.

The Explosion Zone books combine vivid color illustrations and lively text to tell the stories of important scientists and inventors. Narratives are supplemented with easy-to-understand explanations of the scientific principles that underlie each phase of the invention or discovery being discussed. Imaginatively illustrated two-page spreads include sidebars called Here's the Science, explaining the principles of physics or chemistry that relate to the story. A glossary at the back of each book presents short definitions of scientific and technological terms.

About this title

From the Back Cover

(back cover)
The Explosion Zone

Curie
and the Science of
Radioactivity

What the scientists say:

Don't polish your nails with radium. They may look nice, but it's very bad for your health!

You need a very large amount of the material pitchblende to produce just one gram of radium!

Try wearing lead underwear to stop scientists from seeing through your clothes with X-rays!

Although radiation can be dangerous, small doses can be used to cure cancer.

About the Author

Ian Graham studied applied physics at the City University, London. Since becoming a freelance author and journalist, he has specialised in science and technological subjects. David Antram studied at Eastbourne College of Art and then worked in advertising for 15 years before becoming a full-time artist. He has illustrated many children's non-fiction books.

About this edition

• Publisher: B E S Pub Co
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0764159739
• ISBN 13: 9780764159732
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Antram David