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Sisters in science : Marie Curie, Bronia Dluska, and the atomic power of sisterhood / by Linda Elovitz Marshall ; illustrated by Anna and Elena Balbusso.
"The fascinating story of Marie Curie and her sister Bronia, two trailblazing women who worked together and made a legendary impact on chemistry and healthcare as we know it"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593377581 (hardcover)
- ISBN: 0593377583 (hardcover)
- ISBN: 9780593377598 (library binding)
- ISBN: 0593377591 (library binding)
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, [2023]
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "This is a Brozoi Book". "Inspired by Natcha Henry's work Marie et Bronia: le pacte des soeurs © Albin Michel, France, 2017"--Title page verso. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 4-8 Alfred A. Knopf. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Curie, Marie, 1867-1934. Dluska, Bronia, 1865-1939. Women chemists > Poland > Biography. Women physicians > Poland > Biography. Sisters. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kenton County.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erlanger Branch | J 540.922 Mars (Text) | 33126020795617 | JNonfiction | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
"Tells the fascinating true story of Nobel Prize winner Marie Curie and her sister Bronia, a force in academia and health care herself, as they forged their own paths while keeping their bonds of sisterhood strong. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. " - Random House, Inc.
Discover the fascinating true story of Nobel Prize winner Marie Curie and her sister Bronia, two trailblazing women who worked together and made a legendary impact on chemistry and health care as we know it.
Marie Curie has long been a well-known name around the world. Though Marie made extraordinary scientific advances discovering new elements with her husband, Pierre, many students do not know about the powerful bond that propelled her into science: her sisterhood with Bronia! A force in academia and health care herself, Bronia made significant contributions to the scientific world, along with her loving support of sister Marie.
Sisters in Science is a compelling biography of two sisters who created their own paths while keeping the atomic bonds of sisterhood strong.