Curie and the Science of Radioactivity

(back cover) The Explosion Zone Curie and the Science of Radioactivity What the scientists say: Don’t polish your nails with radium. They may look nice, but it’s very bad for your health! You need a very large amount of the material pitchblende to produce just one gram of radium! Try wearing lead underwear to stop scientists from seeing through your clothes with X-rays! Although radiation can be dangerous, small doses can be used to cure cancer.Graham, Ian is the author of 'Curie and the Science of Radioactivity' with ISBN 9780764134890 and ISBN 0764134892.