{"id":230,"date":"2024-03-01T18:49:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T18:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carolfranksrandall.com\/?p=230"},"modified":"2025-05-20T20:51:21","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T20:51:21","slug":"i-am-marie-curie-by-brad-meltzer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carolfranksrandall.com\/?p=230","title":{"rendered":"I am Marie Curie by Brad Meltzer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Happy Women\u2019s History Month! Read Dr. Toughlove\u2019s March 2024 book review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Toughlove has decided that in honor of Women\u2019s History Month, she would review \u201cI am Marie Curie\u201d written by Brad Meltzer and illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos. This book is part of the Ordinary People Change the World, children\u2019s book series. Other books in this series feature Amelia Earhart, Rosa Parks, Helen Keller and many more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This book tells the story of Marie Curie, who was born in Poland in 1867. Marie was an inquisitive child who learned to read at a young age and had a fascination with science. Her father, who was a science teacher, supported her passion and taught her scientific concepts on an ongoing basis. Times were very hard in Poland during Marie\u2019s early life, but she busied herself reading, drawing, dancing, and learning about science. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At age sixteen, Marie decided she wanted to be a scientist, but her local university did not admit women. Undeterred, she found a way to enroll at a secret women\u2019s university and ultimately went to the Sorbonne in France. To say that she was determined is an understatement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Toughlove doesn\u2019t want to give the entire story away, but Marie\u2019s accomplishments included but were not limited to: conducting research about radioactivity, discovering polonium and radium, and winning not one but two Nobel Peace Prizes in physics and chemistry. Her research continues to impact our lives today.
The story of Marie Curie\u2019s life exemplifies ingenuity, perseverance and intellectual curiosity, which fueled her dream to change the world by applying scientific concepts. Many famous students followed in her footsteps and built upon her knowledge and expertise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The use of speech bubbles to enhance interest coupled with Christopher Eliopoulos\u2019s colorful illustrations make \u201cI am Marie Curie\u201d an inspiring and engaging read. A book about Marie Curie is a great book selection any time of the year, but is particularly timely during Women\u2019s History Month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While this book is recommended for youngsters aged 5-9, Dr. Toughlove believes that children and adults alike will enjoy reading this book and learning about Marie Curie. In the back of the book there is a timeline of her accomplishments, photographs of Marie throughout her life, and further reading suggestions. \u201cI am Marie Curie\u201d is available at the Queen Anne\u2019s County Library<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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