Description
2017 Amelia Bloomer List, Early Readers Nonfiction
This picture book biography follows the life of Eugenie Clark, the Japanese-American scientist, researcher, and diver, who became famous as "The Shark Lady" for her groundbreaking discoveries about shark behavior.
Before Eugenie Clark's groundbreaking research, most people thought sharks were vicious, blood-thirsty killers. From the first time she saw a shark in an aquarium, Japanese-American Eugenie was enthralled. Instead of frightening and ferocious eating machines, she saw sleek, graceful fish gliding through the water. After she became a scientist--an unexpected career path for a woman in the 1940s--she began taking research dives and training sharks, earning her the nickname "The Shark Lady."
Product Details
| Publisher | Albert Whitman & Company |
| Publish Date | December 01, 2016 |
| Pages | 32 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Hardback |
| EAN/UPC | 9780807521878 |
| Dimensions | 10.1 X 8.2 X 0.4 inches | 0.8 pounds |
About the Author
Jordi Solano was born in Barcelona, Spain. At the age of two, since he didn't yet know the word "illustrator," he told his mom and dad that he wanted to spend his whole life drawing. He went on to study fine arts and illustration, and since then he's been illustrating mostly children's books, such as Swimming with Sharks, Rónán and the Mermaid, and Papá.
Reviews
"Eugenie Clark's interest in sharks began early in life, when regular visits to the New York Aquarium led not to a fear of the giant fish but a fascination....an author's note provides more in-depth information on Genie, including a discussion of the discrimination she faced as both a woman and a Japanese American."--Booklist
"Lang's welcome picture-book biography introduces a trailblazing female scientist...A clear, well-organized presentation likely to make readers and listeners want to know more about the 'Shark Lady' and her favorite creatures."--Kirkus Reviews
"Lang's wonder-filled narrative makes for an inspiring tale of a successful female scientist, with a decided emphasis on her successes...An excellent addition to any collection, particularly those looking to expand their stories of women in STEM."--School Library Journal
"Pastel-like illustrations capture Genie's contemplative side, while sparse underwater scenes convey the ocean's mysterious immensity."--The Horn Book Guide
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