Shark lady the true story of how Eugenie Clark became the ocean's most fearless scientist

At 9 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, Eugenie was able to s...

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Main Author: Keating, Jess (Author)
Other Authors: Miguens, Marta Alvarez (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, [2017]
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Summary:At 9 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, 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."
Physical Description:1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Audience:Age 4 and up.
K to grade 3.
730L
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781492642046
1492642045
Author Notes: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.