Marie Curie and the Power of Persistence

Marie Curie and the Power of Persistence, uses a novel storytelling approach to bring this historical figure to life for readers both young and old. Written and illustrated as a dynamic superhero story, this book introduces children to Marie Curie as an important scientist whose greatest achievement was not the discovery of radium and polonium, nor having earned two Nobel Prizes, but rather for her extraordinary power (a power inherent in all of us): the power of persistence.Throughout her life, Marie’s indefatigable persistence was a recurring theme and indeed played a critical role in her success. In her story, this power plays an equally important role as Marie must rely on persistence during her ongoing battle with her arch nemesis, Mr. Opposition. Throughout her life, society and institutional limitations threatened to block her progress. Determined to become educated and successful, Marie Curie persisted. In this, Marie Curie represents an important role model for girls and boys who face their own version of Mr. Opposition.Marie Curie and the Power of Persistence is unlike any other children’s book about historical figures and it is sure to inspire countless of young scientists (and non-scientists) as they develop their own super powers.