Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean’s Most Fearless Scientist

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Jess Keating Marta Álvarez Miguéns

Shark Lady

The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean’s Most Fearless Scientist

Jess Keating, Marta Álvarez Miguéns

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Sourcebooks Explore
06 June 2017

Biography: science, technology & engineering; Wildlife: aquatic creatures

"Ages 4 to 8 years

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.

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'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

'Boldly hued and fluidly graceful, illustrations from Marta Álvarez Miguéns, complete with fun facts and a timeline, creatively convey Eugenie's courage and determination as she dives into books, laboratories, education, and open waters to share her love and knowledge of the often misunderstood predators.' —Foreword Reviews"

By: Jess Keating
Illustrated by: Marta Álvarez Miguéns
Imprint: Sourcebooks Explore
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 262mm, Width: 256mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 500g
ISBN: 9781492642046
ISBN 10: 1492642045
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 06 June 2017
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Marta lvarez Miguens is a self-taught children's illustrator. She was born in a small town in Galicia, Spain, and currently lives in La Coruna, Spain. She is the illustrator of Shark Lady (written by Jess Keating), which was named a 2018 Best STEM Book by the Children's Book Council as well as a Best STEM Book by the National Science Teachers Association.

Reviews for Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean’s Most Fearless Scientist

Commemorating a lifetime of discovery and exploration, Shark Lady, from Jess Keating, follows the extraordinary path of Eugenie Clark-inspirational scientist, professor, zoologist, deep sea diver, and champion of sharks the oceans over. Boldly hued and fluidly graceful, illustrations from Marta Alvarez Miguens, complete with fun facts and a timeline, creatively convey Eugenie's courage and determination as she dives into books, laboratories, education, and open waters to share her love and knowledge of the often misunderstood predators. - Foreword Review