Sisters in Science: Marie Curie, Bronia Dluska, and the Atomic Power of Sisterho

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Sisters in Science by Linda Elovitz Marshall, Anna 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"-- FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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. Author Biography Linda Elovitz Marshall grew up near Boston, graduated from Barnard College, and raised four children and a flock of sheep on a farm in the Hudson Valley of New York. She is the author of several books for young readers. Marshall lives with her family in Selkirk, New York.Anna and Elena Balbusso are twins and an international team of Italian artists. Their work has been published by major international publishers and companies throughout the world. Together they have illustrated over 40 books, including the award-winning Folio Society edition of Margaret Atwoods The Handmaids Tale. Review "The bond between physicist Marie Curie (1867–1934) and sister Bronia Dluska (1865–1939) forms the backbone of this fascinating double biography." —Publishers Weekly "…the power of SCIENCE—and the power of SISTERS! is wholeheartedly celebrated, and further honored with whimsically patterned, richly textured mixed-media illustrations by—fittingly—twin-sister artists."—The Horn Book"The story is well-organized and elegantly told, but the resplendent illustrations are true works of art." —Booklist Details ISBN0593377583 Author Anna Balbusso Short Title Sisters in Science Language English Year 2023 Illustrator Anna Balbusso ISBN-10 0593377583 ISBN-13 9780593377581 Format Hardcover Subtitle Marie Curie, Bronia Dluska, and the Atomic Power of Sisterhood Pages 40 Audience Age 4-8 Publisher Random House USA Inc Publication Date 2023-02-14 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2023-02-14 NZ Release Date 2023-02-14 US Release Date 2023-02-14 UK Release Date 2023-02-14 Imprint Random House Inc Edited by Franny Choi Birth 1932 Death 1990 Affiliation IST Austria Position Senior Research Scientist Qualifications PsyD DEWEY 540.92555 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:142147511;

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