The Daring Tale of How Eugenie Clark Dov e into History. A beautifully illustrated biography of Eugenie Clark, a scientist as impressive as the sharks she studied.
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.
"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
""Shark Lady" is a great book to read with a child on one's lap,
introducing him or her both to the ocean world as well as someone
who defied the naysayers and became a world-renowned scientist and
advocate." - Deeper Blue
"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
"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
"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 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 Review
"Keating (Pink Is for Blobfish) offers a lively portrait of
scientist Eugenie Clark, who pursued a passion for sharks...
Through Clark's story, Keating suggests that, with perseverance, a
childhood fascination can evolve into a life's work." - Publishers
Weekly
"This is an inspirational story of a woman who challenged
perceptions at a time when few women were encouraged to enter the
profession... a great selection for women's history month or for
units on ocean life." - School Library Connection
"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
" "Shark Lady" is a celebration of the wonder of nature and of a
daring woman who changed the way the world saw the ocean." - A
Mighty Girl
 |
Ask a Question About this Product More... |
|
