Shark Lady
A teacher’s look at why this book belongs in the Read-to-Me, Read-by-Me stage.
Why it fits Read-to-Me, Read-by-Me (for the kindergarten-ready set, between being read to and reading alone)
Eugenie Clark was told girls couldn't be scientists; the sharks disagreed. A real scientist's stubborn wonder, told with bite. Fuel for any child whose obsession is unusual.
What makes it special
Eugenie Clark's story runs on productive stubbornness — told girls couldn't be scientists, she out-dove everyone. Marta Álvarez Miguéns' aquamarine spreads make the ocean look like the reward it was. For any child with an 'unsuitable' obsession, it's a documented case of the obsession winning.
From the publisher
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…
About Jess Keating
Jess Keating is a zoologist with a master's degree in animal science who pivoted to books — her Shark Lady and World of Weird Animals series bring working-scientist credibility and stand-up humor to nonfiction shelves.
Also by this author: Pink Is for Blobfish · Eat Your Rocks, Croc!
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This book is part of The Best Books for Beginning Readers: 30 Teacher Picks (Read-to-Me, Read-by-Me) in our guide The Best Children’s Books by Age — 120 books chosen by the Montessori-certified teachers at Creative Minds Montessori in Frisco, TX. Come see how we build readers →
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