Nell Walker

Discover chapter by chapter the life story of Marie Curie, an inspiring figure in scientific history

Featuring full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations, this engaging narrative will appeal to even the most reluctant of young readers

Authors are carefully chosen for each book to ensure voice and tone are exactly right

This comprehensive guide to Marie Curie's life story features full page illustrations, maps, quotes, and a reference section with Marie's family tree, a timeline of her life, a quiz, an author's introduction letter, a glossary, and an index

The story is the driver here. Follow Marie Curie's tale chapter by chapter as the author unveils not just the facts, but also what Marie was thinking and feeling-when appropriate, in her own words.

There are 12 narrative chapters plus full-page quotes and photo galleries scattered throughout the book that keep the momentum going, helping reluctant readers along as they navigate the book.

The average US Lexile level for DK Life Stories is 1,000.