Publisher's Synopsis
The story of Marie and Pierre Curie is one of patient work, triumph over tragedy and enormous achievement. This book explores this remarkable story and how their work furthered research into the structure of the atom and the discovery of radiation, which has been used in treating disease and in generating electricity.
How have some of the most successful scientific pairings in history changed the advancement of science and led to discoveries that might never otherwise have been made? Dynamic Duos explores the fascinating scientific partnerships between some of the world's leading scientists. From Darwin and Wallace to Einstein and Eddington, without these 'dynamic pairings' some of the most spectacular discoveries and critical theories in the history of science might never have been made. An informative series for children aged 9+.
