Marie Curie
Biography (nonfiction) 1,545 words, Level Y (Grade 5), Lexile 1090L
The work of Marie Curie revolutionized scientific understanding of the nature of atoms and opened up new frontiers in medicine. Marie Curie is a detailed account of this remarkable woman's legacy in the face of discrimination and struggle. The book can be used to teach students the elements of a biography. The book and lesson are also available for levels V and Z1.
