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Determined Dreamer: The Story of Marie Curie Deborah Hopkinson

Determined Dreamer: The Story of Marie Curie By Deborah Hopkinson

Determined Dreamer: The Story of Marie Curie by Deborah Hopkinson

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Determined Dreamer: The Story of Marie Curie Summary

Determined Dreamer: The Story of Marie Curie by Deborah Hopkinson

This is a comprehensive and accessible picture book biography of Marie Curie, the groundbreaking scientist and two-time Nobel Prize winner, from an acclaimed author and illustrator duo.

Before Marie Curie was the first woman in France to earn the highest degree in physics,

before she discovered two new radioactive elements,

and became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize (and then the first person to win two!)

she was a little girl named Marie Sklodowska who dreamed of being a scientistand was determined to make that dream come true.

This is an accessible and compelling homage to Marie Curie, whose life and legacy continue to inspire to this very day.

Determined Dreamer: The Story of Marie Curie Reviews

"The books handsome illustrations range from precisely delineated drawings of science labs to a scene showing Paris at night. Hopkinsons concise, well-worded narrative emphasizes Curies background, her unshakable sense of purpose, and her strong work ethic. But it also suggests that childhood aspirations are achievable for those who are determined." Booklist "How does a young woman shoulder past personal tragedies and gender prejudice to achieve her dream?In Marie Curies case, by beingunstoppablein her desire to become a scientist. This outline of her brilliant career follows her from early years...to well-earned renown as the winner of not one but two Nobel Prizes. Hill places her small, quietly resolute figure in various finely detailed period settings from a genteel family home in Warsaw to the cluttered lab in Paris where she conducted most of her laborious early research." Kirkus Reviews "Interspersing description with quotes from Curie [and] a concluding segment on the X-ray units that the figure helped organize during WWI further amplifies the books focus on Curies contributions. Hills gouache, watercolor, and digital illustrations echo educational text with a muted palette for scenes that zero in on Curies studious qualitiesspeaking to anyone starting out 'as a child who wanted to learn.'" Publishers Weekly "The text itself is easy to read and engaging. Hills illustrations illuminate the world of this era and show the obstacles Curie faced. Together Hopkinson and Hill have created a window into the life and times of an acclaimed scientist for a young audience." School Library Journal "The text is particularly impressive, with its plainspoken yet comprehensive explanation of the complex work for which Curie earned a Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903 and in Chemistry in 1911. Hills appealing gouache and watercolor illustrations complement the textual approach, painting only the important context for Curies life." Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books

About Deborah Hopkinson

Deborah Hopkinson is the award-winning author of many books for young readers, including Ordinary, Extraordinary Jane Austen, illustrated by Qin Leng;Michelle, illustrated by AG Ford; Stagecoach Sal, illustrated by Carson Ellis; Abe Lincoln Crosses a Creek, illustrated by John Hendrix; Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt, illustrated by James Ransome and winner of the IRA Award; and Apples to Oregon, illustrated by Nancy Carpenter and winner of the Golden Kite Award. She lives near Portland, Oregon.

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NGR9780062373328
9780062373328
0062373323
Determined Dreamer: The Story of Marie Curie by Deborah Hopkinson
Deborah Hopkinson
New
Hardback
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
2024-04-25
40
N/A
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