As a young girl Marie Curie loved books and loved to read. And young readers will certainly enjoy this exciting story of this renowned scientist and the first woman to win the Nobel Prize.

Growing up in Poland in the late 19th century, an interest in science was not the norm for a young girl. But Marie always exhibited a keen interest in science and was supported by her father, a science teacher, and her family’s high regard for education. And Marie needed her family’s support and her own tenacity, as most others around her firmly believed that a career in science was not meant for a girl! Throughout her career Marie had to overcome the objections of her peers, and the many obstacles set before her. The patience she learned would serve her well in her long and arduous endeavors in scientific research. Her work in discovering radium and explaining the mysteries, benefits and the dangers of radioactivity would ultimately lead to her own death. But during her life, Marie also devoted enormous time and resources to the cause of peace, having witnessed herself the horrors of war.

A truly inspiring story presented in a manga style that young readers will enjoy. Includes a timeline and helpful glossary to many of the scientific terms introduced in the book.