Curie, Marie
A pioneer in the fields of radiation and x-rays, twice winner of the Nobel Prize and part of the formidable husband and wide Curie team, Marie Curie is undoubtedly one of the most famous scientists of all time.
Your Guide to Inventors, Mary Bellis, profiles Marie Curie.
An excerpt from Marie Curie's 1921 presentation on 'The Discovery of Radium', as hosted by the Modern History Sourcebook.
'Marie Curie and the History of Radioactivity' is a superb online exhibition, mixing a detailed text narration of Marie's life and career with good illustrations and pictures. Highly recommended and suitable for all ages.
Another nicely written summary of Curie's career, this time featured as part of Women's History Month (March every year).
Entitled 'The Triumphs & Tragedies of a Scientific Career', this account of Marie Curie's life is relatively long (5 pages) and full of detail. There are also several interesting asides, including the Atomic Pioneers crossword puzzle.
