Annal:1939 Carnegie Medal
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Results of the Carnegie Medal in the year 1939. This year refers to the publication date. The Medal was awarded the following year (1940).
For a ranked list of books, try an honor roll:
- 1939 Carnegie winner
- Score: 9.89
This is a children's biography of the discoverer and inventor of radium and radioactivity, Marie Curie nee Sklodovska. The book is based on her daughter's fascinating account of Marie's life. Marie's discoveries opened the door to deep changes in the way scientists think about matter and energy. She led the way to a new era for medical knowledge and the treatment of diseases.
