Marie Curie was a brilliant scientist who coined the term radioactivity , discovered polonium and radium, and helped develop treatments for cancer. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, but her dedication to physics ultimately caused her death from radiation. From artists to aviators and scientists to revolutionaries, Little Guides to Great Lives is a brand new series of small-format guides introducing children to the most inspirational figures from history in a fun, accessible way. Launching with Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie, Nelson Mandela and Amelia Earhart, Little Guides to Great Lives tells the stories of the most amazing people from all over the world and across history, with colourful illustrations and fresh design to bring their incredible stories to life. 居里夫人是一位杰出的科学家，他创造了 放射性 一词，发现了pol和镭，并帮助开发了治疗癌症的方法。她是第壹位获得诺贝尔奖的女性，但她对物理学的奉献*终导致她因辐射
