This brief biography will introduce students, ages 8-13, to one of the great scientists of the modern age. There are all kinds of pioneers. Some people go off to foreign lands and discover new territory. Some people explore ideas that change the way we understand the world. This is the kind of pioneer Marie Curie was. She investigated new ideas. She made discoveries that changed science forever. Marie Curie's adventures in science were possible because she was determined, courageous and hard-working. Of course she was intelligent, but it was her character more than any other quality that allowed her to become a pioneer. This book introduces the young reader to the remarkable scientist, Marie Curie. At the end of the book is a study guide which helps to reinforce the information covered.