Nice picture book about Eugenie Clark, first scientist to really study sharks. Inspiring for kids to follow their dreams and what they are interested in no matter what others say.

A beautifully illustrated picture book of an inspiring woman who did not let the world tell her what she could or couldn’t do. Wonderful addition for the library of any little girl - or boy!

This is a beautiful non-fiction picture book that is a great addition to any library. The text is easy to read but full of engaging content that keeps the reader turning the pages.It unfolds the story of a child who falls in love with sharks and pushes through all barriers to see her dreams become reality. Beautiful illustrations add to the enchanting story of a determine little girl who become a powerful woman. Add this one to your Girl Power book shelves!

I enjoy all of Jess Keatinf’s work and this was no exception. Shark Lady is an accessible book on a high interest topic for kids.

Via beautiful illustrations, The Shark Lady by Jess Keating introduces readers young and old to Eugenie Clark, a girl with a love of sharks. Despite being old many times growing up that women couldn't be deep-sea divers or zoologists, and that she should find something appropriate to do with her life, Eugenie persisted. She went in to make numerous dives, and learn more and more about sharks and shark behaviour. Eugenie lived into her 90s, and even made a dive mere weeks before her passing.

My cubs and I found this to be a very inspirational book. It has great lessons in never giving up your dreams, and what the power of persistence can achieve. Eugenie ignored all the people telling her women were rubbish for that kind of work, and went in to prove her naysayers wrong again and again. Highly recommended! A must for the shelf if any animal-loving child, and a great classroom tool.

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Eugenie Clark's story is an inspiring one of a lifelong passion leading to great accomplishments. As a child in New York in the 1920s she became fascinated with marine life and overcame obstacles to become one of the world's leading Ichthyologists--in addition to being a respected marine biologist, chemist, diver, popularizer and conservationist.

The book is written in appropriately simple terms for its target age group (4 to 8) but still manages to convey some of her major technical discoveries and theoretical advances.

I do have a few criticisms. The book mentions only one person helping Clark--and that is her mother buying her a 15-gallon aquarium--against repeated references to her being held back as a result of sexism; moreover her scientific work is presented as a long fighter against consensus. In fact Clark was helped by many teachers and supporters, and received many scholarships, fellowships, grants--and even had a lab built expressly for her.

Yes, she suffered considerably from sexism (among other things, Columbia refused her admission to their PhD program due to her sex), and a man with her talent and accomplishments likely would have been given even more support, but she was not a lone renegade outsider attacking a citadel of entrenched prejudice, she was a working scientist who got a lot of help from others, and this is an important part of the message of her career. A smaller point in relation to this is the emphasis on sexism with no mention of racism, although the latter figured prominently both in her early life the only person with Japanese ancestry in her school and during the WWII era.

The book makes only one brief mention of her five husbands and four children, when it says she moved to Sarasota "with her family." I would have preferred to see some mention of her broader life. You don't have to spend every minute in the ocean or in a lab to be a scientist.

Overall, this is an entertaining book with an inspiring message, particularly for girls interested in science, but more broadly for all sexes and interests. It is accurate and surprisingly detailed scientifically, without jargon or distraction from the story.

Wonderful biography that would be a great addition to a library or classroom.

A fascinating and beautifully illustrated account of the life of Eugenie Clark. I am always looking for more biographies about female scientists, explorers etc. and this title will therefore make a perfect addition to our Primary School collection. As mentioned also by other reviewers, I found surprising though that Clark's cultural background and the resulting prejudices she encountered were not elaborated.

This book is amazing on so many levels. The illustrations are delightful and wonderfully done. I would highly recommend this book for Pre-K and early readers. While I love that it shows that a female can break barriers, I think it reminds children of both genders to go after their dreams. A must have for the school library and a terrific book to have at home.

I don’t usually review picture books, but I knew Shark Lady was the perfect book for my family. My oldest son is 7 and mostly reads nonfiction with a heavy emphasis on sharks. His goal is to write a book about sharks and asked for a typewriter last Christmas so that he could start writing his book.

This book is everything we were looking for. Eugenie Clark lived such an inspirational life. What she achieved as a female scientist is incredible considering the mindset regarding women in the workplace at the time. My son appreciated this book more for the “shark scientist” angle and the fact that she lived the life he dreams of. I loved this book for the female empowerment. Eugenie Clark knew what she wanted from life and she didn’t let the restrictions of society restrict what she wanted to achieve. Shark Lady gave me a glimpse of a woman that I can’t wait to know more about. This book is a real gem and I’m glad we found it. We ordered a copy for our bookshelf and can’t wait to see it in its final form.

I love that the primary message of this book seems to be "if you want something, work for it". In order to study sharks for her career, Eugenie first learns all she can about fish, works hard in school, studies in her spare time. Keating basically tells young readers that the key to success is education. Read, learn, dedicate your time and effort.
Apart from that, the plot is very simple, easy for even the very young to follow and well supported by truly lovely and dynamic illustrations.

I am always looking for books about female scientists to encourage and inspire our young patrons and this book fits the bill! The illustrations are beautiful. I especially like the timeline of Eugenie's life...it gives a clear picture to young ladies what it takes to succeed!

'Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean's Most Fearless Scientist' by Jess Keating with illustrations by Marta Álvarez Miguéns is a non-fiction picture book about a pretty amazing woman.

When Eugenie Clark was 9, she developed a unique interest in sharks after a visit to an aquarium. She was told they were mindless killing machines, but Eugenie challenged that. She was also told that women weren't good scientists, and she challenged that as well.

It's told and illustrated brilliantly. It's accessible to read to little ones, but the content doesn't lessen the accomplishments that Eugenie accomplished. At the end of the book, there are facts about sharks, and there is a timeline of Eugenie's life. There is also a great author's note along with a list of further reading. This was a great book.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Sourcebooks Jabberwocky and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.

I will write a post on my blog about Shark Lady. It is an important book for children. Many love the mysteries of great sharks, but more importantly, they will see how they must not let others chose their path for them, to stand up for what they believe in. Especially the girls who need to be encouraged more in the sciences.

Great story about a woman with determination who through hard work overcame adversity and succeed despite the negativity. Eugenie made HUGE advances in her studies over her long life.

I received this ARC from Netgalley for an honest review.
Eugenie Clark loved the ocean and sharks from a young age. She studied them in college and it became her career. Many thought that she wouldn't make it and that she would fail, but she kept on. She discovered several types of sea creatures and even trained a shark. She is a true hero for sharks, ocean animals, girls and woman and for anyone working towards their dream.

Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean's Most Fearless Scientist by Jess Keating is a children's non fiction book currently scheduled for release on June 1 2017. This illustrated biography of Eugenie Clark shows her to be a scientist as impressive as the sharks she studied. 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, including trying to break into the scientific field as a woman, 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,” as she become a fixture in the world of ocean conservation and shark research.

Shark Lady is an information and interesting read. Eugenie Clark faced a number of hurdles in pursuing her interest in sharks, including the accepted gender roles and sexism that still persists to a certain extent in the sciences. I appreciated the research that was clearly put into the book and the facts that were included about this wonderful role model's efforts and determination to make her dreams come true. I did not realize that she had made such interesting discoveries, and was glad to learn more about a woman making such strides in her chosen field. While I have no interest in swimming with sharks, I could still appreciate her interest and feel like young readers will be inspired to explore their own interests and dream by reading about her efforts and success. In fact, my daughter wants to be a wild life veterinarian for everything BUT sharks, so maybe this read will show her some of what might be involved, and that sharks are not so bad.

One more book on the trend of Women in STEM. I loved to know the story of Eugenie Clark. Girls need more examples of strong and dedicated women that thrived in science. The illustrations are lovely. I like that it's a rather short (picture) book, making it more accessible for a younger audience. I love non-fiction titles that read like fiction as well.

This biography of Eugenie Clark makes the scientist come alive for young readers.

This is a must read if you:

Love sharks
Are interested in marine biology
Enjoy picture book biographies
Enjoy picture books
Want to promote pioneering females
Want to integrate STEM / STEAM into your classroom
Want to encourage a curious child.