Radioactive by Lauren Redniss

Radioactive-- Marie and Pierre Curie: A Take of Love and Fallout. by Lauren Redniss HarperCollins 2011 The book glows in the dark. The Curies' life story, interspersed with stories about their discoveries and their eventual uses. Drawings and photos. I lobbied for 2 years to get this on our reading list. Such a beautiful, fascinating book.