Mother of Sharks
Mother of Sharks
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Mother of Sharks

Written by Melissa Cristina Márquez & illustrated by Devin Elle Kurtz
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$19.99
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5 - 8
Reading age
48
Page count
39
Words per page
620L
Lexile measure
May 30, 2023
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Forbes 30 Under 30 Honoree and globally renowned shark scientist Melissa Cristina Márquez teams up with award-winning illustrator Devin Elle Kurtz to create an informative, powerful picture book. With lyrical writing and gorgeous art, this moving story explores Melissa’s personal journey from inquisitive ocean-loving child in Puerto Rico to becoming the Mother of Sharks. As the sun sets over another gorgeous day at la Playita Del Condado in Puerto Rico, Meli doesn’t want to go home. She loves the ocean more than anything, and with only five minutes left at the beach, she knows exactly where her last stop should be: the tidal pools. They are small universes of their own teeming with critters and creatures of the ocean. While looking into the pools, she meets a crab, Jaiba, who takes her on a dreamlike underwater adventure, teaches her about the importance of shark conservation, and reveals Meli’s ultimate destiny: to become the Mother of Sharks. Blending the autobiographical with the fantastical, Melissa Cristina Márquez shares her incredible story not only to dispel myths about these misunderstood creatures but also to pave the way for Latinas in STEM. Paired with Devin Elle Kurtz’s vibrant, emotive illustrations, this picture book is an irresistible journey through the wonders of the ocean and, above all, a rallying cry for marine conservation.

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animalssharkssea creaturesmarine lifewildlife conservationgirls and womenscience and natureenvironmentalismself-discovery

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780593523582
    Publication Date
    May 30, 2023
    Publisher
    Penguin Workshop
    Original Publication Date
    May 30, 2023
    Page Count
    48
    Words Per Page
    39
    Reading Age
    5 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2023005379
    Lexile® Level
    620L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~O
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~4

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