About this story
The scientist whose discovery glows
She crossed a continent to study, discovered two new elements, and became the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two sciences.
About 6 minutes, for ages 4–8. In the app, this story is told in the voice of someone your kids love — Grandma, Grandpa, Mom, Dad, or any trusted storyteller — with their own names woven in.
What kids will hear
- Marie Curie discovered two new elements, radium and polonium.
- Radium glows in the dark.
- She was the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different sciences.
- She built X-ray vans to help wounded soldiers.