Marie Curie

Questions, Courage, and the Birth of X-Rays

By: Amy Bryant

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Paperback | 2 October 2025

At a Glance

Paperback
36 Pages

Age
3 - 8

Grade
02 - 04

Dimensions(cm)
21.6 x 21.6 x 0.19

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Questions, Courage, and the Birth of X-Rays

An inspiring true story of curiosity, courage, and quiet brilliance-told for young readers. From a chilly schoolroom in Warsaw to a humble Paris lab that changed the world, Marie Curie followed one glowing question to the next.

This chapter book for ages 3-8 shows how patience, teamwork, and kindness helped Marie discover new elements, bring X-rays to the wounded, and light the path for future scientists.

What kids will learn

Why asking good questions is a superpower
How radioactivity led to life-saving X-rays
What Nobel Prizes celebrate-and what matters even more
How everyday courage looks steady, not loud

What's inside

Five fast-moving chapters: Study â¢ Spark â¢ X-Ray â¢ Nobel â¢ Courage
Two richly textured black-and-white cartoon illustrations per chapter
Clear explanations in kid-friendly language, with gentle historical context
A focus on growth mindset: curiosity, grit, honesty, and helping others

Perfect for:

Classroom read-alouds, independent reading, STEM units, and biography projects
Young history fans and budding scientists who love true stories
Home, school, or travel reading

Why this book

Marie Curie didn't chase fame-she chased the truth inside tiny things. She studied by lamplight, worked in a drafty shed, and turned discoveries into tools that helped people.

Along the way she won the world's highest honors and showed that courage isn't always loud; it's steady, careful, and kind. This story lets kids feel the wonder behind her work-and carry their own small lanterns of curiosity.

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