1 / 4Marie Curie (6) (Little People, BIG DREAMS)
Marie Curie in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series is a 32-page illustrated biography for young readers. It introduces Curie's scientific work and includes extra facts, a timeline and historical photographs, making it suited to shared reading and early independent reading.
At a glance
- An illustrated account of Marie Curie's life and scientific work.
- Includes extra facts, a biographical timeline and historical photographs.
- The listing presents this edition as an expanded story for beginning readers.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Concise 32-page format can suit a short shared-reading session.
- The timeline, photographs and added facts offer material to revisit beyond the main story.
- Customer feedback praises the story and illustrations.
Technical specifications
10 specifications| Publisher | Frances Lincoln Children's Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 2 Mar. 2017 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 32 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1847809618 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1847809612 |
| Weight listed | 1.05 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20.19 x 0.18 x 24.79 cm |
| Reading age listed | 1 - 7 years, from customers |
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What to know before buying
- The publisher describes the story as addressing Curie's early barriers to education and later scientific recognition, including her discoveries of radium and polonium and Nobel Prize for Physics. These are presented in a brief children's biography.
Who is it for?
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback highlights the book as an inspiring story for children and compliments its illustrations and overall appearance. The listing's brief illustrated format and added timeline and facts may appeal to families seeking an accessible introduction, though those wanting detailed scientific context may find 32 pages limiting. The supplied rating distribution is strongly positive, but ratings do not establish which specific details readers valued.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the story as inspiring for children.
- Customers praise the illustrations and visuals.
- Some feedback calls it a beautiful book and appreciates it as part of the series.
Frequently asked questions
What is included in the book?
The listing describes a 32-page biography with illustrations, extra facts, a biographical timeline and historical photographs.
What age is this edition aimed at?
The listing shows a customer-sourced reading age of 1–7 years and describes the hardback and paperback versions as expanded stories for beginning readers.
Does the book cover Marie Curie's scientific work?
Yes. The description focuses on her work and discoveries of radium and polonium, with additional facts about her life.
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