The Radium Girls: Young Readers' Edition - by Kate Moore (Paperback)

The Radium Girls Young Readers Edition is a gripping and inspiring true story of strong women who fought against corporate greed and ignorance, despite overwhelming odds.

This new edition includes all-new material, including a glossary, timeline, and dozens of bonus photos.

The book tells the unbelievable tale of hundreds of young women who painted watch dials with glow-in-the-dark radium paint during the early 20th century, only to suffer from a mysterious illness as corporations tried to cover up their deadly secret.

This edition is perfect for educators, parents, and librarians looking for inspiring books for girls, strong women, and famous women in history.

The Radium Girls Young Readers Edition is an essential purchase for middle school and high school libraries, and will leave readers with a powerful lesson on corporate greed, perseverance, and the importance of standing up for justice.