Shark Lady

Written by Jess Keating · Illustrated by Marta Alvarez Miguens

A young girl's fascination with sharks leads her to become a renowned scientist.

5.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 3,571 ratings

40 pages· 745 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· 730L

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Bookroo's summary

Eugenie Clark, captivated by sharks from a young age, faces societal barriers to become a pioneering scientist. As she challenges misconceptions about these misunderstood creatures, Eugenie earns the title 'Shark Lady.' Her journey is one of determination and discovery, proving that women can excel in science and that sharks deserve admiration, not fear. Will her passion and perseverance change the world's view on sharks forever?

From the publisher

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.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 40
Words: 745
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: 730L

Themes & topics

Books about sharks Books about science Books about female scientists Books about strong female characters Books about America

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“I always love a good biographical children's book. It was so fun to read about Eugenie Clark and her exploration of sharks. My boys are afraid of sharks but this book definitely helps clear up myths about sharks being scary and dangerous. To top it off, one can't come away from this book without wanting to go after their dreams! It is very inspiring to see what criticism Eugenie overcame and to see that she made her own dreams come true. And she did it lived those dreams it until the very end -- going scuba diving at age 92!”

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