We all know about famous sports stars, film stars & pop stars. But what about science stars? They rarely get much glory – but they make a huge difference to how we live each day. Now this series tells you about super scientists in exciting short books filled with amazing facts. Each book is packed with archive images & photos, plus a detailed life story & timeline. This book explores Marie Curie, a Nobel Prize winner who saved countless lives by discovering X-rays & their use in medicine. A short & easy biography of a key scientific figure Explores Marie Curie’s life & lasting influence Inspiring series that gets children fired up about science Packed with interesting highlights & archive photos