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Reviewed on September 1, 2025 | Elementary
Gr 2–5—Like many great minds throughout history, Marie Curie—born Maria Sklodowska—had her share of struggles on the road to success. As a child, she lost her mother and one of her sisters to infectious disease. Her passion for science paired with family tragedy inspired her to study medicine. But with her mother gone, she had to help manage the household. She worked as a nanny to support her family while one of her sisters attended medical school. When it was fin...Log In or Sign Up to Read More


