Shark Lady
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2017 Amelia Bloomer List, Early Readers NonfictionThis 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 Clarks 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 scientistan unexpected career path for a woman in the 1940sshe began taking research dives and training sharks, earning her the nickname The Shark Lady.
Why it’s great
Before Eugenie Clark's research, most people thought sharks were vicious, bloodthirsty killers. Japanese-American scientist Eugenie was enthralled from her first aquarium visit, and she spent her career proving the world wrong about sharks through observation, patience, and courage. This picture book biography for 2017 Amelia Bloomer List readers shows how science can change what the world believes about the animals it fears.
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