Read The Radium Girls: Young Readers' Edition Audiobook Online

23 Apr, 2021

The Radium Girls: Young Readers' Edition
Author:Kate Moore
Published on 2020-09-08 by Sourcebooks, Inc.

Available formats: PDF, ePub, Mobi, Kindle, Audiobook

Book Description :

An inspiring and engaging historical nonfiction book for kids 9 to 12, this newly adapted young readers' edition of the acclaimed national bestseller tells the story of America's glowing girls and their brave fight for justice Amid the excitement of the early twentieth century, hundreds of young women spend their days hard at work painting watch dials with glow-in-the-dark radium paint. The painters consider themselves lucky—until they start suffering from a mysterious illness. As the corporations try to cover up a shocking secret, these shining girls suddenly find themselves at the center of a deadly scandal. The Radium Girls tells the unbelievable true story of these incredible women, whose determination to fight back saved countless lives. This enthralling and accessible young readers' edition of the New York Times and USA Today bestseller includes all-new material, including a glossary, timeline, and dozens of bonus photos.