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Title details for Shark Lady by Jess Keating - Available

Shark Lady

The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean's Most Fearless Scientist

by Jess Keating
Jordan Killam
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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, Eugenie was able to study the creatures she loved so much. From her many discoveries to the shark-related myths she dispelled, Eugenie made wide scientific contributions that led to her being nicknamed Shark Lady.

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  • Release date

    October 17, 2017

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781666602159
      • File size: 11055 KB
      • Duration: 00:23:01

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • Lexile® Measure: 730
    • Text Difficulty: 3

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Narrator Jordan Killam chronicles the life and work of scientist Eugenie Clark, who dedicated her life to the research and advocacy of sharks. With crisp diction and even pacing, Killam makes the story accessible to young listeners. Underwater sound effects make listeners feel as though they're diving through the water with Clark as she makes new discoveries in her field. The musical score adds drama to Killam's narration, while the "shark bites," or factual tidbits and timeline, give the work context and additional details. Young listeners will be inspired by Clark's determination to achieve her dream no matter what obstacles she encountered. M.D. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine
    • Publisher's Weekly

      June 5, 2017
      Keating (Pink Is for Blobfish) offers a lively portrait of
      scientist Eugenie Clark, who pursued a passion for sharks. Playfully mixing the aquatic and terrestrial, Miguens (One Small Donkey) shows sharks circling the stacks of the library where a young Clark reads: “Whale sharks. Nurse sharks. Tiger sharks. Lemon sharks. Eugenie wanted to know about them all.” Despite facing discrimination as a woman, Clark earned a zoology degree then literally dove into field research, changing the way sharks were perceived. Through Clark’s story, Keating suggests that, with perseverance, a childhood fascination can evolve into a life’s work. Ages 4–8. Author’s agent: Kathleen Rushall, Andrea Brown Literary. Illustrator’s agency: Astound.

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  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Lexile® Measure:730
  • Text Difficulty:3

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