by Kate Moore
"Radium was a wonderful element. Everyone knew that. . . . People popped radioactive pills to treat their ailments, yet they also used radium products to ward off ill health and give them energy."
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Now adapted for young readers! The incredible true story of the young women exposed to the “wonder drug” radium and their struggle for justice.
The Radium Girls is a rich, historical narrative of the young women exposed to the “wonder” substance of radium, and their brave struggle for justice. Their courage and tenacity saved many others, led to world-changing regulations, and even prevented nuclear war.
Written with a sparkling voice and galloping pace, The Radium Girls is the first book that fully explores these women’s strength in the face of almost impossible circumstances, and the incredible legacy they left behind. Now adapted for young readers!
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