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Ordinary People Change the World
I am Marie Curie
The first woman to win a Nobel Prize, physicist and chemist Marie Curie is the 19th hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series about heroes. (Cover may vary)
This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of one of America's icons in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. At the back are an excellent timeline and photos. Being a woman scientist in the 19th century meant Marie Curie faced plenty of obstacles, but she never let them dull her love of science and passion for learning.
This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum . One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big.
Included in each book
• A timeline of key events in the hero’s history
• Photos that bring the story more fully to life
• Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable
• Childhood moments that influenced the hero
• Facts that make great conversation-starters
• A virtue this person Marie Curie's perseverance was critical to making her discoveries known
You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!
This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of one of America's icons in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. At the back are an excellent timeline and photos. Being a woman scientist in the 19th century meant Marie Curie faced plenty of obstacles, but she never let them dull her love of science and passion for learning.
This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum . One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big.
Included in each book
• A timeline of key events in the hero’s history
• Photos that bring the story more fully to life
• Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable
• Childhood moments that influenced the hero
• Facts that make great conversation-starters
• A virtue this person Marie Curie's perseverance was critical to making her discoveries known
You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!
40 pages, Hardcover
First published September 10, 2019
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About the author
Brad Meltzer
386 books7,501 followersBrad Meltzer is the Emmy-nominated, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lightning Rod, The Escape Artist, and eleven other bestselling thrillers. He also writes non-fiction books like The JFK Conspiracy, about a secret plot to kill JFK before he was sworn in – and the Ordinary People Change the World kids book series, which he does with Chris Eliopoulos and inspired the PBS KIDS TV show, Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. His newest kids books are We are the Beatles, We are the Beatles, and I am Simone Biles. His newest inspirational book is Make Magic, based on his viral commencement address.
In addition to his fiction, Brad is one of the only authors to ever have books on the bestseller list for Non-Fiction (The Nazi Conspiracy), Advice (Heroes for My Son and Heroes for My Daughter), Children’s Books (I Am Amelia Earhart and I Am Abraham Lincoln) and even comic books (Justice League of America), for which he won the prestigious Eisner Award.
He is also the host of Brad Meltzer’s Lost History and Brad Meltzer’s Decoded on the History Channel, and is responsible for helping find the missing 9/11 flag that the firefighters raised at Ground Zero, making national news on the 15th anniversary of 9/11. Meltzer unveiled the flag at the 9/11 Museum in New York, where it is now on display. See the video here. The Hollywood Reporter recently put him on their list of Hollywood’s 25 Most Powerful Authors.
He also recently delivered the commencement address at the University of Michigan, in front of 70,000 people, including his graduating son. Entitled Make Magic and called “one of the best commencement addresses of all time,” it’s been shared millions of times across social media. Do yourself a favor, watch it here and buy the book here.
For sure, it’s tough to find anyone being so successful in so many different mediums of the popular culture. But why does Brad thrive in all these different professions? His belief that ordinary people change the world. It is that core belief that runs through every one of his projects.
His newest thriller, The Lightning Rod, brings back characters Nola and Zig in a setting that will blow your mind (you won't believe where the government let Brad go). For now, we'll say this: What's the one secret no one knows about you? It's about to come out. Nearly 2,000 five-star reviews. Raves by everyone from the Wall Street Journal, to James Patterson, to Brad's mother-in-law. Plus that twist at the end! And yes, the new Zig & Nola thriller is coming soon!
His newest non-fiction book, The JFK Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Kennedy -- and Why It Failed, which he wrote with Josh Mensch, is a true story about a secret assassination plot to kill JFK at the start of his Presidency and, if successful, would’ve changed history.
His illustrated children’s books I Am Amelia Earhart and I Am Abraham Lincoln, which he does with artist Chris Eliopoulos, were written for his own children, to give them better heroes to look up to. Try them. You won’t believe how inspired you and your family will be. Some of our favorites in the series are I am Mister Rogers and I am Dolly Parton.
His other non-fiction books, Heroes for My Son and Heroes for My Daughter, are collections of heroes – from Jim Henson to Sally Ride — that he’s been working on since the day his kids were born and is on sale now, as well as History Decoded: The 10 Greatest Conspiracies of All Time.
He’s also one of the co-creators of the TV show, Jack & Bobby.
Raised in Brooklyn and Miami, Brad is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Columbia Law School. The Tenth Justice was his first published work and became an instant New York Times bestseller. Dead Even followed a year later and also hit the New York Times bestseller list, as have all thirteen of his novels. The First Counsel came next, which was about a White House lawyer dating the President’s daughter, then The Millionaires, which was about two brothers who
In addition to his fiction, Brad is one of the only authors to ever have books on the bestseller list for Non-Fiction (The Nazi Conspiracy), Advice (Heroes for My Son and Heroes for My Daughter), Children’s Books (I Am Amelia Earhart and I Am Abraham Lincoln) and even comic books (Justice League of America), for which he won the prestigious Eisner Award.
He is also the host of Brad Meltzer’s Lost History and Brad Meltzer’s Decoded on the History Channel, and is responsible for helping find the missing 9/11 flag that the firefighters raised at Ground Zero, making national news on the 15th anniversary of 9/11. Meltzer unveiled the flag at the 9/11 Museum in New York, where it is now on display. See the video here. The Hollywood Reporter recently put him on their list of Hollywood’s 25 Most Powerful Authors.
He also recently delivered the commencement address at the University of Michigan, in front of 70,000 people, including his graduating son. Entitled Make Magic and called “one of the best commencement addresses of all time,” it’s been shared millions of times across social media. Do yourself a favor, watch it here and buy the book here.
For sure, it’s tough to find anyone being so successful in so many different mediums of the popular culture. But why does Brad thrive in all these different professions? His belief that ordinary people change the world. It is that core belief that runs through every one of his projects.
His newest thriller, The Lightning Rod, brings back characters Nola and Zig in a setting that will blow your mind (you won't believe where the government let Brad go). For now, we'll say this: What's the one secret no one knows about you? It's about to come out. Nearly 2,000 five-star reviews. Raves by everyone from the Wall Street Journal, to James Patterson, to Brad's mother-in-law. Plus that twist at the end! And yes, the new Zig & Nola thriller is coming soon!
His newest non-fiction book, The JFK Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Kennedy -- and Why It Failed, which he wrote with Josh Mensch, is a true story about a secret assassination plot to kill JFK at the start of his Presidency and, if successful, would’ve changed history.
His illustrated children’s books I Am Amelia Earhart and I Am Abraham Lincoln, which he does with artist Chris Eliopoulos, were written for his own children, to give them better heroes to look up to. Try them. You won’t believe how inspired you and your family will be. Some of our favorites in the series are I am Mister Rogers and I am Dolly Parton.
His other non-fiction books, Heroes for My Son and Heroes for My Daughter, are collections of heroes – from Jim Henson to Sally Ride — that he’s been working on since the day his kids were born and is on sale now, as well as History Decoded: The 10 Greatest Conspiracies of All Time.
He’s also one of the co-creators of the TV show, Jack & Bobby.
Raised in Brooklyn and Miami, Brad is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Columbia Law School. The Tenth Justice was his first published work and became an instant New York Times bestseller. Dead Even followed a year later and also hit the New York Times bestseller list, as have all thirteen of his novels. The First Counsel came next, which was about a White House lawyer dating the President’s daughter, then The Millionaires, which was about two brothers who
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September 6, 2019
When I was five or six years old I asked my grandad why there were no women scientists or explorers. He was extremely surprised and told me not to believe the textbooks. Introducing children to women role models is extremely important and reading about Marie Curie is a fantastic opportunity to do this.
I really liked the way the text and the illustrations interact and enhance each other in this book, although I'd have to explain why Marie Curie appears so much smaller than other people. My only quibble is that nowhere (until the timeline) do we see her Polish surname Sklodowska which was a great part of her identity.
Thank you to Edelweiss and Dial Books (Penguin Publishing Group) for the ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
I really liked the way the text and the illustrations interact and enhance each other in this book, although I'd have to explain why Marie Curie appears so much smaller than other people. My only quibble is that nowhere (until the timeline) do we see her Polish surname Sklodowska which was a great part of her identity.
Thank you to Edelweiss and Dial Books (Penguin Publishing Group) for the ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
March 13, 2020
I have recently read another book about Marie Curie and it had more details and facts. Brad was still able to sneak in new details I didn’t know. This shows how much Marie studied and how hard she worked, but it didn’t go into much about the persecution Russia was doing to the Polish. It’s still a powerful story.
Her remains are in France and she is a pillar to women everywhere who want to be a scientist. She blew out the glass ceiling in the field of her day. This story also didn’t talk about the fact that she died from her work. It’s an upbeat story.
The nephew loves these books. He relates to the kids going through life looking like a kid. It’s an interesting concept in more ways than one. Yes, children can relate to the main character, but also, sometimes we feel that way inside and I know for me, I have looked at the world as feeling like young inside even if I don’t look it. Anyway, This wasn’t the nephew’s favorite, but he thought it was good and he gave this book 3 stars. He couldn’t understand what uranium was really. I wasn’t able to make him understand.
Her remains are in France and she is a pillar to women everywhere who want to be a scientist. She blew out the glass ceiling in the field of her day. This story also didn’t talk about the fact that she died from her work. It’s an upbeat story.
The nephew loves these books. He relates to the kids going through life looking like a kid. It’s an interesting concept in more ways than one. Yes, children can relate to the main character, but also, sometimes we feel that way inside and I know for me, I have looked at the world as feeling like young inside even if I don’t look it. Anyway, This wasn’t the nephew’s favorite, but he thought it was good and he gave this book 3 stars. He couldn’t understand what uranium was really. I wasn’t able to make him understand.
June 5, 2020
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June 3, 2020
In the same vein as , I Am Rosa Parks, this installment I Am Marie Curie, shows it's not just black women that are discriminated against. Where Rosa Parks was discriminated against because of her color, Marie Curie is discriminated against because of her gender.
This book is a fantastic example of how women can triumph in the face of adversity and become scientists if they want to. In the modern world where these careers are easily obtained, this is a very important book for young girls.
January 4, 2025
“Life, like science, can be made better.”
“The only thing you're supposed to do is chase what you love.”
what a cute, charming little tale about my favorite scientist ever. i listened to a read aloud here because i couldn't find a copy.
“The only thing you're supposed to do is chase what you love.”
what a cute, charming little tale about my favorite scientist ever. i listened to a read aloud here because i couldn't find a copy.
June 11, 2019
I just love these books. The art is cute and the stories teach us about real life people and what has made them famous. A great way to get kids interested in topics ranging from science to history to art.
December 5, 2022
عنوان این مجموعه هست "آدمهای معمولی دنیا را تغییر می دهند" و بعد از خوندن دو جلد ازش (ماری کوری و داوینچی) تنها چیزی که تو ذهنم بود این بود که چقدر معمولی نبودن 🤷♀️ از چهارسالگی توانایی خوندن داشتن، توی پونزده سالگی دیپلم گرفتن، به پونصد زبان زنده ی دنیا حرف زدن و چیزهای دیگه ای از این دست فقط حس خاص بودن این آدمها رو در من تقویت کرد. جدای از این بحث، فرم و تصویرگری کتاب جذابه، میزان اطلاعاتی که از زندگی شخصیتها میده هم متناسبه
مناسب برای ۷ سال به بالا
مناسب برای ۷ سال به بالا
April 16, 2021
عنوان ترجمهٔ فارسی: این منم ماری کوری
(مجموعه کتابهای آدمهای معمولی جهان را تغییر میدهند!)
(مجموعه کتابهای آدمهای معمولی جهان را تغییر میدهند!)
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March 25, 2024I don't know, are there too many books about how oppressed women have been? Is it inspiring or intimidating?
February 20, 2020
This sent me down the Wikipedia rabbit hole - her whole family was so interesting!
January 23, 2020
"Don't let anyone limit what you can achieve.
It's easy to follow the crowd and do what's been done before.
But to forge your own path, you have to be daring.
You have to risk failure.
That's how you learn."
First of all, this book makes me want to read a giant tome of a biography about Curie. Second, I hope all little boys and girls read her story--this story. Meltzer takes an incredible life lesson (Curie's life, as a lesson) and compacts it into a relatable, easy-to-read and digest story for young ones. The story follows her life from a child on to adulthood and how Curie had "other ideas" about the way the world works. Her life, according to this story, was a series of not accepting the world the way it was and seeking out new experiments and ways of thinking.
I absolutely adored this book, and I look forward to reading more of Brad Meltzer's works (of which there are many "I am..." biographies).
It's easy to follow the crowd and do what's been done before.
But to forge your own path, you have to be daring.
You have to risk failure.
That's how you learn."
First of all, this book makes me want to read a giant tome of a biography about Curie. Second, I hope all little boys and girls read her story--this story. Meltzer takes an incredible life lesson (Curie's life, as a lesson) and compacts it into a relatable, easy-to-read and digest story for young ones. The story follows her life from a child on to adulthood and how Curie had "other ideas" about the way the world works. Her life, according to this story, was a series of not accepting the world the way it was and seeking out new experiments and ways of thinking.
I absolutely adored this book, and I look forward to reading more of Brad Meltzer's works (of which there are many "I am..." biographies).
May 15, 2019
I received this book as an ARC from Dial Books in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own.
Marie Curie is said to be one of the most influential women in science but I really did not know much about her childhood and how she got her love and passion for science and her love for education and explosives. I knew she was of Polish decent but I never knew that the college near her home did not accept women. Also, every child living in this millennium should read this book to know what it was like without television, Internet and Smart phones and how they entertained each other was having their parents read to them! Such an inspirational book!
We will consider adding this title to our J Biography section at our library. That is why we give this book 5 stars.
Marie Curie is said to be one of the most influential women in science but I really did not know much about her childhood and how she got her love and passion for science and her love for education and explosives. I knew she was of Polish decent but I never knew that the college near her home did not accept women. Also, every child living in this millennium should read this book to know what it was like without television, Internet and Smart phones and how they entertained each other was having their parents read to them! Such an inspirational book!
We will consider adding this title to our J Biography section at our library. That is why we give this book 5 stars.
September 8, 2019
Ordinary People Change the World is a biographical picture book series from Brad Meltzer, best known as a bestselling author of adult thrillers. Positive and inspiring for preschoolers. Christopher Eliopoulos’ cute illustrations just add another layer of appeal! Introducing young readers to these ordinary people who fought against stereotypes and/or injustice, the books have tackled various well-known people and their causes. It's amazing to think what needed to be overcome just to get a good education and to pursue one's passions. Sure to inspire readers to go for their dreams.
April 23, 2019
Thanks to Edelweiss and Dial Books for access to a pre-publication copy. This is a great title to teach young people about the contribution of Marie Curie to modern science. My only quibble is the strange choice to mix the way the people were drawn. It was odd to see Marie in a kind of "chibi" style and many others in a more naturalistic style.
January 14, 2020
These books follow a similar pattern and are a bit formulaic. However, I like knowing that I will be reading a well done book with lots of information that’s put together in an easy-to-read manner. Brad Meltzer did a fantastic job with this series! I always learn something new about these famous people and enjoy the creativity of these books.
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July 1, 2019Note: I accessed a digital review copy of this book through Edelweiss.
November 1, 2019
3 stars
January 7, 2020
Another inspiring woman everyone should learn about!
June 10, 2023
Das Cover des Buches gefällt mir sehr gut, ich finde es toll, dass Marie Curie so gut dargestellt wird, sie ist eine sehr beeindruckende Persönlichkeit und das kann man in diesem Buch auch lesen. Die Zeichnungen gefallen mir auch sehr gut, sie unterstützen die Handlung sehr und ich finde sie kinngerecht. Marie Curie zeigt uns ihr Leben, wir sie bereits in ihrer Kindheit begeistert und der Wissenschaft war. Ihr Vater hat sie unterstützt und immer wieder gefördert, sie konnte bereis in jungen Jahren lesen. Immer wieder wird deutlich, wie schwer es Mädchen zu der Zeit hatten, die gleiche Bildung wir Jungen zu erfahren, dass merkte man auch in ihrer Erzählungen an der der Uni. Zusammen mit ihrem Mann hat sie Erstaunliches vollbracht und auch ihr Mann war eine große Stütze. der Schluss hat mir besonders gut gefallen, da Marie Curie die Leser direkt angesprochen hat such die kurze Biografie am Ende mit dem Zeitstrahl hat mir sehr gut gefallen.
Der Schreibstil und die Fakten waren sehr interessant für mich, das Buch ist wirklich toll und auch als Erwachsener lernt man noch viele interessante Dinge, das Buch ist auch gut zum Vorlesen geeignet. Ich empfehle das Buch auf jeden Fall weiter.
Der Schreibstil und die Fakten waren sehr interessant für mich, das Buch ist wirklich toll und auch als Erwachsener lernt man noch viele interessante Dinge, das Buch ist auch gut zum Vorlesen geeignet. Ich empfehle das Buch auf jeden Fall weiter.
May 11, 2023
Aus der Reihe "Jede*r kann die Welt verändern!" gibt es nun das Buch "Ich bin Marie Curie".
Im Comic-Stil und auf kindgerechte Weise wird das Leben der berühmten Frau den Kindern nähergebracht. Die Sätze sind dabei kurz und prägnant und alle wichtigen Dinge über Marie Curie werden genannt und anschaulich dargestellt.
Das Buch ermutigt Kinder an sich zu glauben, niemals aufzugeben und sich von Rückschlägen nicht entmutigen zu lassen.
Am Ende des Buches sind Fotos der Wissenschaftlerin zu sehen. Auch ist dort ein Zeitstrahl mit wichtigen Stationen im Leben der Physikerin und Chemikerin. Beim Lesen entstehen noch einige Fragen über die Strahlung, den Tod Maries, den Krieg, welche über die vermittelten Informationen des Buches hinausgehen. Das zeigt, dass die Kinder diesem geschichtlichen Ausflug aufmerksam gefolgt sind und dass das Interesse geweckt wurde. Das Buch hat eine angenehme Länge, macht neugierig und vermittelt das Wissen zu Marie Curie auf eine tolle Art und Weise. Selbst für Erwachsene ist das schön illustrierte Buch lehrreich.
Im Comic-Stil und auf kindgerechte Weise wird das Leben der berühmten Frau den Kindern nähergebracht. Die Sätze sind dabei kurz und prägnant und alle wichtigen Dinge über Marie Curie werden genannt und anschaulich dargestellt.
Das Buch ermutigt Kinder an sich zu glauben, niemals aufzugeben und sich von Rückschlägen nicht entmutigen zu lassen.
Am Ende des Buches sind Fotos der Wissenschaftlerin zu sehen. Auch ist dort ein Zeitstrahl mit wichtigen Stationen im Leben der Physikerin und Chemikerin. Beim Lesen entstehen noch einige Fragen über die Strahlung, den Tod Maries, den Krieg, welche über die vermittelten Informationen des Buches hinausgehen. Das zeigt, dass die Kinder diesem geschichtlichen Ausflug aufmerksam gefolgt sind und dass das Interesse geweckt wurde. Das Buch hat eine angenehme Länge, macht neugierig und vermittelt das Wissen zu Marie Curie auf eine tolle Art und Weise. Selbst für Erwachsene ist das schön illustrierte Buch lehrreich.
May 4, 2023
Lehrreich selbst für Erwachsene.
Die Lebensgeschichte auf festem Glanzpapier, im Comicstil illustriert, mit relativ kurzem Text sowohl in Sprechblasen als auch als Fließtext konzipiert, so kommt die bildlich einheitlich kindlich gestaltete Hauptfigur daher, als kleines, neugieriges Wunderkind. Der geradlinige Schrifttyp ist groß und fett gewählt – leichtes Lesen für Kinder ab 7 Jahren ist so garantiert. Inhaltlich liefert der Text Lehrreich selbst für Erwachsene viel Aufmunterung zum Lernen, denn mit Wissen kommt auch MACHT. Ebenso gelungen sind die Auflistung weiterer erfolgreicher Wissenschaftlerinnen und auch der Zeitstrahl ihres Lebenslaufs mit passenden Fotografien mit ihr im Mittelpunkt am Ende dieses solide verarbeiteten Kinderbuches aus der Reihe: Jede*r kann die Welt verändern. Insgesamt ein Lesevergnügen, das auch als Sprechansatz in Schule und Zuhause geeignet ist zur Förderung des Lerneifers.
Die Lebensgeschichte auf festem Glanzpapier, im Comicstil illustriert, mit relativ kurzem Text sowohl in Sprechblasen als auch als Fließtext konzipiert, so kommt die bildlich einheitlich kindlich gestaltete Hauptfigur daher, als kleines, neugieriges Wunderkind. Der geradlinige Schrifttyp ist groß und fett gewählt – leichtes Lesen für Kinder ab 7 Jahren ist so garantiert. Inhaltlich liefert der Text Lehrreich selbst für Erwachsene viel Aufmunterung zum Lernen, denn mit Wissen kommt auch MACHT. Ebenso gelungen sind die Auflistung weiterer erfolgreicher Wissenschaftlerinnen und auch der Zeitstrahl ihres Lebenslaufs mit passenden Fotografien mit ihr im Mittelpunkt am Ende dieses solide verarbeiteten Kinderbuches aus der Reihe: Jede*r kann die Welt verändern. Insgesamt ein Lesevergnügen, das auch als Sprechansatz in Schule und Zuhause geeignet ist zur Förderung des Lerneifers.
May 5, 2023
Zum Inhalt:
Über das Leben der Marie Curie, die schon als Kin unter widrigen Lebensumstände wusste, dass sie in die Wissenschaft wollte. Aber im 19. Jahrhundert war die Bildung und erst Recht das Studium Jungen und Männern vorbehalten. Aber Marie Curie kämpfte um ihren Traum und wurde so zu einer der wichtigsten Frau in der Wissenschaft. Sie errang als erste Frau den Nobelpreis und noch erstaunlicher sie gewann einen weiteren in der anderen Kategorie.
Meine Meinung:
Das Buch ist extrem hochwertig gestalten mit vollflächigen Illustration, die im Comic-Stil aber eben auch Text enthalten. Ich habe das Buch mit zunehmender Bewunderung für Marie Curie gelesen, denn was für einen schweren Weg sie gehen musste, war mir dann doch nicht so bewusst. Und schon als kleines Kind zu wissen, was man will, einfach toll! Was mir gerade für Kinder in dem Buch gefällt ist die Botschaft " du kannst alles schaffen".
Fazit:
Ganz tolles Buch
Über das Leben der Marie Curie, die schon als Kin unter widrigen Lebensumstände wusste, dass sie in die Wissenschaft wollte. Aber im 19. Jahrhundert war die Bildung und erst Recht das Studium Jungen und Männern vorbehalten. Aber Marie Curie kämpfte um ihren Traum und wurde so zu einer der wichtigsten Frau in der Wissenschaft. Sie errang als erste Frau den Nobelpreis und noch erstaunlicher sie gewann einen weiteren in der anderen Kategorie.
Meine Meinung:
Das Buch ist extrem hochwertig gestalten mit vollflächigen Illustration, die im Comic-Stil aber eben auch Text enthalten. Ich habe das Buch mit zunehmender Bewunderung für Marie Curie gelesen, denn was für einen schweren Weg sie gehen musste, war mir dann doch nicht so bewusst. Und schon als kleines Kind zu wissen, was man will, einfach toll! Was mir gerade für Kinder in dem Buch gefällt ist die Botschaft " du kannst alles schaffen".
Fazit:
Ganz tolles Buch
July 20, 2023
Diese Reihe ist einfach wundervoll. Es ist kindgerecht geschrieben und die Bilder sehr schön und anschaulich. Die Kinder können so viel über wichtige Persönlichkeiten auf der Welt erfahren und können auch so lernen, dass sie selbst alles erreichen können, wenn sie dran arbeiten und sich nicht entmutigen lassen.
Marie Curie war Wissenschaftlerin. Sie hat 2 Nobel-Preise, einen in Physik und einen in Chemie. Das Buch zeigt wie schwer es damals für sie war überhaupt erst einmal Wissenschaftlerin zu werden und wie schwer es Frauen allgemein hatten, die Zugang zur Bildung/Universität wollen. Es zeigt wie aus dem kleinen wissbegierigen Kind, dass mit 4 Jahren lesen konnte, eine der größten uns angesehensten Wissenschaftlerin werden konnte.
Die Aufteilung finde ich sehr gut, es hat kurze Texte und sehr schöne Bilder, damit die Kinder sich schnell in die Geschichte finden und nicht überfordert werden.
Ich hoffe, dass diese Reihe noch einige tolle Bücher hervorbringt.
Marie Curie war Wissenschaftlerin. Sie hat 2 Nobel-Preise, einen in Physik und einen in Chemie. Das Buch zeigt wie schwer es damals für sie war überhaupt erst einmal Wissenschaftlerin zu werden und wie schwer es Frauen allgemein hatten, die Zugang zur Bildung/Universität wollen. Es zeigt wie aus dem kleinen wissbegierigen Kind, dass mit 4 Jahren lesen konnte, eine der größten uns angesehensten Wissenschaftlerin werden konnte.
Die Aufteilung finde ich sehr gut, es hat kurze Texte und sehr schöne Bilder, damit die Kinder sich schnell in die Geschichte finden und nicht überfordert werden.
Ich hoffe, dass diese Reihe noch einige tolle Bücher hervorbringt.
September 14, 2021
Genre: Biography
Grade Level: K-3
I thought this book was super informational, as well as entertaining. I learned tons about Marie Curie that I never knew before, such as the fact she graduated high school at 15 or she discovered and named “radioactivity.” She was such an interesting and inspiring woman. I know tons of my students will look up to her as a role model. I also loved the fact that this book seemed to “bring” the reader along with them on the journey. In one part, the narrator mentioned how they had no cell phones, computers, or tv, so Marie’s father would read them all stories before bed. I thought it was helpful to bring modern day into an informational story because students will be able to relate and compare their lives easier. Overall, I think this book was a great biography and I can’t wait to read more in this series!
Grade Level: K-3
I thought this book was super informational, as well as entertaining. I learned tons about Marie Curie that I never knew before, such as the fact she graduated high school at 15 or she discovered and named “radioactivity.” She was such an interesting and inspiring woman. I know tons of my students will look up to her as a role model. I also loved the fact that this book seemed to “bring” the reader along with them on the journey. In one part, the narrator mentioned how they had no cell phones, computers, or tv, so Marie’s father would read them all stories before bed. I thought it was helpful to bring modern day into an informational story because students will be able to relate and compare their lives easier. Overall, I think this book was a great biography and I can’t wait to read more in this series!
January 28, 2025
Reading. Education. Science.
Never let these stepping stones be removed from your life or the lives of your children.
These were the steps Marie Curie took on her path. Each step hard-won. That isn't to say she did it alone - her father was an educator, her husband supported her, women around her also fought to be educated, establishing secret universities and volunteering to work in labs.
Cute illustrations capture the basics of Marie Curie's bibliography.
(The entire "Ordinary People Change the World" series is quite good. All of which can be read as stand-alones.)
Checked out through the local library. Support your local library; it's great for nonfiction books, especially in the children section.
Never let these stepping stones be removed from your life or the lives of your children.
These were the steps Marie Curie took on her path. Each step hard-won. That isn't to say she did it alone - her father was an educator, her husband supported her, women around her also fought to be educated, establishing secret universities and volunteering to work in labs.
Cute illustrations capture the basics of Marie Curie's bibliography.
(The entire "Ordinary People Change the World" series is quite good. All of which can be read as stand-alones.)
Checked out through the local library. Support your local library; it's great for nonfiction books, especially in the children section.
March 5, 2024
I learned a lot about Marie Curie, she reminded me of RBG in her work ethic and determination. She was not allowed to go to school because of the political environment in Poland. She ultimately was able to go to University in France under poor conditions. She had a room that was freezing and with very little food. She still woke up and studied on her own for three hours before class and aced all her classes. She was dynamic and won two Noble Prizes in two different fields. She was able to have a full life with a husband and daughter. I hope to read more about her in the future because she was so inspirational.
May 21, 2022
This is a fantastic introduction story book for young children of Marie Curie with enough information about her life. The pictures and the bubble talk are also really appealing.
I am an Afterschool Assistant Teacher for kindergarten children and I had gone to the library to pick up two library books to read to them about Marie Curie as we had to read about a famous scientist. And what a better opportunity than to introduce them to a woman scientist who lived a 153 years ago!
Upon finishing the story book, one girl said to me, "I want to be a scientist when I grow up." Yes!
I am an Afterschool Assistant Teacher for kindergarten children and I had gone to the library to pick up two library books to read to them about Marie Curie as we had to read about a famous scientist. And what a better opportunity than to introduce them to a woman scientist who lived a 153 years ago!
Upon finishing the story book, one girl said to me, "I want to be a scientist when I grow up." Yes!
January 1, 2023
بچه که بودم سرگذشت ماری کوری یکی از اولین کتابهای بیوگرافی بود که خوندم. شخصیت ماری کوری و کار بزرگی که تو زمان خودش کرد و سد بزرگی که از سر راه زنان جهان برداشت همیشه شگفت زده ام میکنه. بعد از اینکه برادر زادهام از مجموعه کتابهای «این منم» دست گذاشت رو این کتاب و ازم خواست که اینو براش بخرم، انگار برگشتم به بیشتر از ۲۵ سال قبل.
واقعا خوشحالم که کتابهایی با این کیفیت برای بچهها تولید میشه و به آگاه شدن نسل جدید کمک میکنه.
از متن کتاب: «همیشه همان پاسخی را که انتظار داری پیدا نمیکنی و این اشکالی ندارد. ممکن است به اطلاعات جدید، پرسشهای جدید و احتمالات جدید برسی.»
واقعا خوشحالم که کتابهایی با این کیفیت برای بچهها تولید میشه و به آگاه شدن نسل جدید کمک میکنه.
از متن کتاب: «همیشه همان پاسخی را که انتظار داری پیدا نمیکنی و این اشکالی ندارد. ممکن است به اطلاعات جدید، پرسشهای جدید و احتمالات جدید برسی.»
March 29, 2021
Nonfiction (Biography)
Grades K-3
This book is part of the "Ordinary People Change the World" collection and I think this collection is so interesting especially for younger elementary students. I think this book was especially interesting because it was about Marie Curie who is known for being a female scientist in a time when there were few women in the field. She is an inspiration and I think this book is a good representation of her and her work.
Grades K-3
This book is part of the "Ordinary People Change the World" collection and I think this collection is so interesting especially for younger elementary students. I think this book was especially interesting because it was about Marie Curie who is known for being a female scientist in a time when there were few women in the field. She is an inspiration and I think this book is a good representation of her and her work.
April 13, 2021
Genre: Biography
Grade Level: 2nd-5th
Absolutely love this series. My students were familiar with the PBS show that I based on these book so they were very excited to read them together. This book is a great example of a woman working hard and excelling in a predominantly male field, in this case the field of science. This book is great to include in a biography study as many girls and boys would be able to relate to Marie Curie and her love of science.
Grade Level: 2nd-5th
Absolutely love this series. My students were familiar with the PBS show that I based on these book so they were very excited to read them together. This book is a great example of a woman working hard and excelling in a predominantly male field, in this case the field of science. This book is great to include in a biography study as many girls and boys would be able to relate to Marie Curie and her love of science.
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