The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women
(Adobe EPUB eBook, Kindle Book, OverDrive Read)

Book Cover
Average Rating
5 star
 
(18)
4 star
 
(16)
3 star
 
(5)
2 star
 
(2)
1 star
 
(0)
Lexile measure:
980L
Status:
Checked Out
Also in This Series
More Details
Published:
Sourcebooks 2017
Format:
Adobe EPUB eBook, Kindle Book, OverDrive Read
Street Date:
04/18/2017
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781492649366
ASIN:
B01N7KMS7X
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 8.1, 21 Points
Lexile measure:
980
Reviews from GoodReads
Loading GoodReads Reviews.
Copy Details
LibraryOwnedAvailable
Shared Digital Collection80

There are 7 holds on this title.

Citations
APA Citation (style guide)

Kate Moore. (2017). The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women. Sourcebooks.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Kate Moore. 2017. The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women. Sourcebooks.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Kate Moore, The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women. Sourcebooks, 2017.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Kate Moore. The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women. Sourcebooks, 2017.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
Staff View
Grouped Work ID:
ea2668a8-1ad1-c4b9-857d-977692707189
Go To Grouped Work
Needs Update?:
No
Date Added:
May 17, 2017 00:46:16
Date Updated:
Dec 09, 2020 22:39:38
Last Metadata Check:
Mar 27, 2024 19:00:09
Last Metadata Change:
Mar 24, 2024 08:57:29
Last Availability Check:
Mar 27, 2024 19:00:09
Last Availability Change:
Mar 27, 2024 19:00:09
Last Grouped Work Modification Time:
Mar 28, 2024 14:23:10

OverDrive Product Record

images
    • cover:
        • href: https://img1.od-cdn.com/ImageType-100/0174-1/{49AEAB0C-F726-441A-B17E-5595780E3F77}Img100.jpg
        • type: image/jpeg
    • thumbnail:
        • href: https://img1.od-cdn.com/ImageType-200/0174-1/{49AEAB0C-F726-441A-B17E-5595780E3F77}Img200.jpg
        • type: image/jpeg
    • cover150Wide:
        • href: https://img1.od-cdn.com/ImageType-150/0174-1/49A/EAB/0C/{49AEAB0C-F726-441A-B17E-5595780E3F77}Img150.jpg
        • type: image/jpeg
    • cover300Wide:
        • href: https://img1.od-cdn.com/ImageType-400/0174-1/49A/EAB/0C/{49AEAB0C-F726-441A-B17E-5595780E3F77}Img400.jpg
        • type: image/jpeg
formats
      • identifiers:
            • type: ISBN
            • value: 9781492649366
      • name: Adobe EPUB eBook
      • id: ebook-epub-adobe
      • identifiers:
            • type: ISBN
            • value: 9781492649366
      • name: OverDrive Read
      • id: ebook-overdrive
mediaType
eBook
primaryCreator
    • role: Author
    • name: Kate Moore
title
The Radium Girls
dateAdded
2017-05-06T13:06:00-04:00
contentDetails
      • href: https://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=426&titleID=3082772
      • type: text/html
      • account:
          • name: Wake County Public Libraries (NC)
          • id: 1893
sortTitle
Radium Girls The Dark Story of Americas Shining Women
crossRefId
3082772
subtitle
The Dark Story of America's Shining Women
id
49aeab0c-f726-441a-b17e-5595780e3f77
starRating
4.2

OverDrive MetaData

interestLevel
UG
isPublicDomain
False
formats
      • fileName: TheRadiumGirls_9781492649366_3082772
      • partCount: 0
      • fileSize: 5694048
      • identifiers:
            • type: ISBN
            • value: 9781492649366
      • rights:
            • type: Copying
            • value: 0
            • type: Printing
            • value: -1
            • type: Lending
            • value: 0
            • type: ReadAloud
            • value: 1
            • type: ExpirationRights
            • value: 0
      • name: Adobe EPUB eBook
      • isReadAlong: False
      • id: ebook-epub-adobe
      • onSaleDate: 4/18/2017
      • samples:
            • source: From the book
            • formatType: ebook-overdrive
            • url: https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=49aeab0c-f726-441a-b17e-5595780e3f77&.epub-sample.overdrive.com
      • fileName: TheRadiumGirls_3082772
      • partCount: 0
      • fileSize: 0
      • identifiers:
            • type: ASIN
            • value: B01N7KMS7X
      • name: Kindle Book
      • isReadAlong: False
      • id: ebook-kindle
      • onSaleDate: 4/18/2017
      • samples:
            • source: From the book
            • formatType: ebook-overdrive
            • url: https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=49aeab0c-f726-441a-b17e-5595780e3f77&.epub-sample.overdrive.com
      • fileName: TheRadiumGirls_9781492649366_3082772
      • partCount: 0
      • fileSize: 4442248
      • identifiers:
            • type: ISBN
            • value: 9781492649366
      • name: OverDrive Read
      • isReadAlong: False
      • id: ebook-overdrive
      • onSaleDate: 4/18/2017
      • samples:
            • source: From the book
            • formatType: ebook-overdrive
            • url: https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=49aeab0c-f726-441a-b17e-5595780e3f77&.epub-sample.overdrive.com
keywords
      • value: Book
      • value: us history
      • value: True Crime
      • value: Biography
      • value: health
      • value: workplace
      • value: WWI
      • value: Radiation
      • value: Nonfiction
      • value: Science
      • value: American
      • value: Military
      • value: world war one
      • value: women
      • value: Poisoning
      • value: 20th Century
      • value: for
      • value: United States
      • value: 20th century america
      • value: true story
      • value: adults
      • value: industrial revolution
      • value: best seller
      • value: History
      • value: World War I
      • value: scandal
      • value: New Jersey
      • value: Medical
      • value: Illinois
      • value: corporate scandal
      • value: health crisis
      • value: gifts for history buffs
      • value: gifts for women
      • value: worker rights
      • value: history gifts
      • value: historical gifts
creators
      • role: Author
      • fileAs: Moore, Kate
      • bioText:

        Kate Moore is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Radium Girls, which won the 2017 Goodreads Choice Award for Best History, was voted U.S. librarians' favorite nonfiction book of 2017,and was named a Notable Nonfiction Book of 2018 by the American Library Association. A British writer based in London, Kate writes across a variety of genres and has had multiple titles on the Sunday Times bestseller list. She is passionate about politics, storytelling, and resurrecting forgotten heroes.

      • name: Kate Moore
publishDate
2017-04-18T00:00:00-04:00
isOwnedByCollections
True
title
The Radium Girls
fullDescription

A New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Amazon Charts Bestseller!

"The glowing ghosts of the radium girls haunt us still." —NPR Books 

Discover the gripping and inspiring true story of The Radium Girls, a groundbreaking work by acclaimed author Kate Moore. Immerse yourself in this compelling narrative that unravels the extraordinary lives of these fearless women who fought against all odds.

The Curies' newly discovered element of radium makes gleaming headlines across the nation as the fresh face of beauty, and wonder drug of the medical community. From body lotion to tonic water, the popular new element shines bright in the otherwise dark years of the First World War. 

Meanwhile, hundreds of girls toil amidst the glowing dust of the radium-dial factories. The glittering chemical covers their bodies from head to toe; they light up the night like industrious fireflies. With such a coveted job, these "shining girls" are the luckiest alive—until they begin to fall mysteriously ill. 

But the factories that once offered golden opportunities are now ignoring all claims of the gruesome side effects, and the women's cries of corruption. And as the fatal poison of the radium takes hold, the brave shining girls find themselves embroiled in one of the biggest scandals of America's early 20th century, and in a groundbreaking battle for workers' rights that will echo for centuries to come. 

With meticulous research and a keen eye for detail, Kate Moore delves into the lives of these remarkable individuals, capturing their resilience, strength, and unwavering determination. Through their stories, she exposes the shocking negligence and corporate cover-ups that plagued the radium industry, ultimately sparking a revolution in workplace safety.

The Radium Girls is a masterful blend of historical account and heartfelt tribute. Moore's vivid prose brings these forgotten heroines back to life, ensuring that their sacrifices and triumphs are forever etched in our collective memory. As you turn each page, you'll be captivated by their indelible legacy and inspired by their enduring spirit.

The Radium Girls is a must-read for history enthusiasts, feminists, and anyone seeking a remarkable story of resilience and empowerment.

gradeLevels
      • value: Grade 5
      • value: Grade 6
      • value: Grade 7
popularity
14352
links
    • self:
        • href: https://api.overdrive.com/v1/collections/L1BLQAAAA2a/products/49aeab0c-f726-441a-b17e-5595780e3f77/metadata
        • type: application/vnd.overdrive.api+json
id
49aeab0c-f726-441a-b17e-5595780e3f77
starRating
4.2
images
    • cover:
        • href: https://img1.od-cdn.com/ImageType-100/0174-1/{49AEAB0C-F726-441A-B17E-5595780E3F77}Img100.jpg
        • type: image/jpeg
    • thumbnail:
        • href: https://img1.od-cdn.com/ImageType-200/0174-1/{49AEAB0C-F726-441A-B17E-5595780E3F77}Img200.jpg
        • type: image/jpeg
    • cover150Wide:
        • href: https://img1.od-cdn.com/ImageType-150/0174-1/49A/EAB/0C/{49AEAB0C-F726-441A-B17E-5595780E3F77}Img150.jpg
        • type: image/jpeg
    • cover300Wide:
        • href: https://img1.od-cdn.com/ImageType-400/0174-1/49A/EAB/0C/{49AEAB0C-F726-441A-B17E-5595780E3F77}Img400.jpg
        • type: image/jpeg
isPublicPerformanceAllowed
False
languages
      • code: en
      • name: English
subjects
      • value: Biography & Autobiography
      • value: History
      • value: Women's Studies
      • value: Nonfiction
publishDateText
04/18/2017
otherFormatIdentifiers
      • type: ISBN
      • value: 9781492650959
mediaType
eBook
shortDescription

A New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Amazon Charts Bestseller!

"The glowing ghosts of the radium girls haunt us still." —NPR Books 

Discover the gripping and inspiring true story of The Radium Girls, a groundbreaking work by acclaimed author Kate Moore. Immerse yourself in this compelling narrative that unravels the extraordinary lives of these fearless women who fought against all odds.

The Curies' newly discovered element of radium makes gleaming headlines across the nation as the fresh face of beauty, and wonder drug of the medical community. From body lotion to tonic water, the popular new element shines bright in the otherwise dark years of the First World War. 

Meanwhile, hundreds of girls toil amidst the glowing dust of the radium-dial factories. The glittering chemical covers their bodies from head to toe; they light up the night like industrious fireflies. With such a coveted job, these "shining girls" are the...

sortTitle
Radium Girls The Dark Story of Americas Shining Women
lexileScore
980
crossRefId
3082772
awards
      • source: Notable Books Council
      • value: Notable Books for Adults
subtitle
The Dark Story of America's Shining Women
publisher
Sourcebooks
atos
8.1
bisacCodes
      • code: BIO022000
      • description: Biography & Autobiography / Women
      • code: HIS027090
      • description: History / Wars & Conflicts / World War I
      • code: HIS058000
      • description: History / Women
Formats
Adobe EPUB eBook
Works on all eReaders (except Kindles), desktop computers and mobile devices with reading apps installed.
Kindle Book
Works on Kindles and devices with a Kindle app installed.
OverDrive Read
Need Help?
If you are having problem using our eCollection, please visit our support center.