Shark lady
Subtitle: the daring tale of how Eugenie Clark dove into history
By: Jess Keating ; [illustrated by] Marta Alvarez Miguens
Contributors: Miguens, Marta Alvarez, illustrator
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Incorporated
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 38
ISBN-13: 9781492642046
Subjects: Sharks; Women; Ichthyologists; Juvenile literature; Biography; Research
Description: 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"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.