Shark Lady : The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean's Most Fearless Scientist
$18.99 USD
hardcover
A beautifully illustrated biography of Eugenie Clark, a scientist as impressive as the sharks she studied
At nine years old, Eugenie Clark developed an unexpected passion for sharks after a visit to the Battery Park Aquarium in New York City. At the time, sharks were seen as mindless killing machines, but Eugenie knew better and set out to prove it. Despite many obstacles in her path, including trying to break into the scientific field as a woman, Eugenie was able to study the creatures she loved so much. From her many discoveries to the shark-related myths she dispelled, Eugenie’s wide scientific contributions led to the well-earned nickname “Shark Lady,” as she become a fixture in the world of ocean conservation and shark research.
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 ALVAREZ MIGUENS 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
"This biography rose to the top because it tells Clark’s story—from her childhood fascination with sharks to becoming a scientist who was able to train them—without overwhelming kids with text. "After I read this book with my 6-year-old daughter, she told me that she wanted to be a scientist," beamed one dad. " — Parents
"The writing flows well, keeping a clear focus on Clark and her dream, while including pertinent details from the career of "the Shark Lady," known for her groundbreaking research and her work to change people’s perceptions of sharks… A lively introduction to an American scientist." — Booklist
"A tribute to the courage and indomitable will of the renowned ichthyologist. This eloquent profile follows Clark from a childhood visit to an aquarium through her demonstration that sharks can actually be trained and so are not "mindless killers" as widely supposed" — Kirkus Reviews
"The aquatic creatures, drawn with big doe eyes, are depicted as friendly, happy creatures. Back matter includes additional information in a section titled "Shark Bites." A fine way to introduce young children to science" — School Library Journal
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