Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean's Most Fearless Scientist
Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean's Most Fearless Scientist
By Jess Keating and Illustrated by Marta Álvarez Miguéns
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One of New York Times' Twelve Books for Feminist Boys and Girls!
This is the story of a woman who dared to dive, defy, discover, and inspire. This is the story of Shark Lady. One of the best science picture books for children, Shark Lady is a must for both teachers and parents alike!
An Amazon Best Book of the Month
Named a Best Children's Book of 2017 by Parents magazine
Eugenie Clark fell in love with sharks from the first moment she saw them at the aquarium. She couldn't imagine anything more exciting than studying these graceful creatures. But Eugenie quickly discovered that many people believed sharks to be ugly and scary—and they didn't think women should be scientists.
Determined to prove them wrong, Eugenie devoted her life to learning about sharks. After earning several college degrees and making countless discoveries, Eugenie wrote herself into the history of science, earning the nickname "Shark Lady." Through her accomplishments, she taught the world that sharks were to be admired rather than feared and that women can do anything they set their minds to.
An inspiring story by critically acclaimed zoologist Jess Keating about finding the strength to discover truths that others aren't daring enough to see. Includes a timeline of Eugenie's life and many fin-tastic shark facts!
The perfect choice for parents looking for:
Books about sharks
Inspiring nonfiction narrative books
Role model books for girls and boys
Kids STEM books
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About the contributor(s)
About the contributor(s)
As an author and zoologist, Jess Keating has tickled a shark, lost a staring contest against an octopus, and been a victim to the dreaded paper cut. She lives in Ontario, Canada, where she spends most of her time writing books for adventurous and funny kids.
Marta Álvarez Miguéns is a self-taught children’s illustrator. She was born in a small town in Galicia and she currently lives in A Coruña (Spain). She has worked for several Spanish and International Publishers illustrating education books and picture books. Her artwork was exhibited in the international Biennal Illustration of Bratislava in 2007 and she is a member of the Galician Illustrators Association (AGPI).
Book details
Book details
ISBN: 9781492642046
Publisher: Sourcebooks Explore
Date published:
Page count: 40
Categories, genres & themes: Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Science & Technology, Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Marine Life, Juvenile Nonfiction / Girls & Women, and Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Women
Ages: 4 to 8
