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Bedtime Biography: Madame Curie

Biography & History

Bedtime Biography: Madame Curie

Biography & History

Bedtime Biography: Madame Curie

Eve Curie

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Marie Curie had a remarkable life, with two Nobel Prizes, groundbreaking scientific discoveries, and hard work during the tragedies of the First World War. In this Bedtime Biography, we will share the fascinating story of Marie Curie, and give you a glimpse into the real woman behind the many legends.

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Ève Curie (1904-2007) was the daughter of Marie and Pierre Curie. She was a pioneering journalist and war reporter and later a staunch supporter of UNICEF. Her biography of her mother, published in 1937, was highly acclaimed. It won the National Book Award for non-fiction.

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