The radium girls : the scary but true story of the poison that made people glow in the dark

Moore, Kate (Writer and editor), author.

Book 2020

"Now adapted for young readers! The incredible true story of the young women exposed to the "wonder drug" radium and their struggle for justice"-- Provided by publisher.

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ISBN:

9781728210346
9781728209470

Edition:

Young readers' edition

Description:

xvii, 408 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Target Audience Note:

Ages 8 and up

Notes:

"This work is adpated for young readers and is based on The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women by Kate Moore, copyright 2017 by Kate More, published by Sourcebooks"--Verso
Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents:

Knowledge
Power
Justice

LCCN:

2020016986

Control Number:

3039942

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