Shark lady : the true story of how Eugenie Clark became the ocean's most fearless scientist

Title
Shark lady : the true story of how Eugenie Clark became the ocean's most fearless scientist

Personal Author EPSB
Jess, Keating

Summary
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".

Year Published
2017

Physical Description
1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 27 cm

Age Interest level
Age 4.

Grade Interest level
K to grade 3.

Personal Subject
Clark, Eugenie.

Subject
Ichthyologists -- United States -- Biography.
 
Sharks -- Research.

Genre
Biographies.

Added Author
Miguens, Marta Alvarez,

Summary
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".

ISBN
9781492642046
 
9781338289381
 
9780590447713

Publisher
Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, 2017.
 
New York : Scholastic Inc., 2017.


LibraryCall NumberTypeItem BarcodeStatus
Kildare597.3 KEABook30138000197964Non-Fiction