We’re always hearing 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. Luckily, this series is here to introduce top scientists in simple facts & appealing pictures, plus detailed life stories & timelines. Now it’s time to meet Marie Curie: a celebrated Nobel Prize winner & all-time science superstar. She saved countless lives, not only by finding new uses for x-rays in medicine, but also by discovering radium & its role in curing cancer. A short & easy biography of a key scientific figure Explores Marie Curie’s life, work & enduring legacy Inspiring series that gets kids fired up about science Packed with fascinating details & archival photos