The Radium Girls: Young Readers' Edition The Scary But True Story of the Poison That Made People Glow in the Dark

As the dust settles, the fight for justice has only just begun . . .The First World War rages across the globe, and hundreds of girls toil amidst the glowing dust of the radium-dial factories. With such a coveted job, these "shining girls" are the luckiest alive - until they begin to fall mysteriously ill. As the fatal poison of the radium takes hold, their hopes and dreams crumble in one the biggest scandals of America's 20th century, and a groundbreaking battle for worker's rights. 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