Descriptions, Reviews, etc.
Description:
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 set out to prove otherwise. From her many discoveries to the shark-related myths she dispelled, Eugenie earned the nickname "Shark Lady." Full color.
Brief description:
Marta Álvarez Miguéns is a self-taught children's illustrator. She was born in a small town in Galicia, Spain, and currently lives in La Coruña, 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.
Review Quotes: "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
