Madame Curie: A Biography by Eve Curie Labouisse (English) Paperback Book

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Format: Trade Paperback Language: English Topic: Women, Science & Technology, Chemistry / General Genre: Science, Biography & Autobiography Number of Pages: 444 Pages Author: Eve Curie ISBN: 9780306810381 Item Width: 5 in Item Length: 8 in Publisher: Hachette Books gtin13: 9780306810381 Type: Does not apply ISBN-13: 9780306810381 Publication Year: 2001 Item Height: 1.4 in Item Weight: 13.9 Oz Book Title: Madame Curie : a Biography

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Madame Curie by Eve Curie Labouisse, Eve Curie Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description This account of the remarkable life and astonishing mind of one of the world's greatest scientists of the century, written by her daughter, was internationally acclaimed when released in 1937; it remains a landmark and an inspiration for students, scientists, and young women everywhere. Publisher Description Marie Sklodowska Curie (1867-1934) was the first woman scientist to win worldwide acclaim and was, indeed, one of the great scientists of the twentieth century. Written by Curie's daughter, the renowned international activist Eve Curie, this biography chronicles Curie's legendary achievements in science, including her pioneering efforts in the study of radioactivity and her two Nobel Prizes in Physics and Chemistry. It also spotlights her remarkable life, from her childhood in Poland, to her storybook Parisian marriage to fellow scientist Pierre Curie, to her tragic death from the very radium that brought her fame. Now updated with an eloquent, rousing introduction by best-selling author Natalie Angier, this timeless biography celebrates an astonishing mind and a extraordinary woman's life. Author Biography Eve Curie Labouisse is the daughter of Marie and Pierre Curie. She has worked in human rights and diplomacy, traveling worldwide on behalf of NATO and the United Nations. Details ISBN 0306810387 ISBN-13 9780306810381 Title Madame Curie Author Eve Curie Labouisse, Eve Curie Format Paperback Year 2001 Pages 444 Edition 0002nd Publisher Hachette Books GE_Item_ID:137743448; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys