Filled with the engaging explorations and the adventures of a remarkable woman, the lady and the sharks is about the joys of diving, exploring, and discovering the world that lives beneath the. My oldest son is 7 and mostly reads nonfiction with a heavy emphasis on sharks. She is the illustrator of shark lady written by jess keating, which was named a 2018 best stem book by the childrens book council as well as a best stem book by the national science teachers association. Instead of frightening and ferocious eating machines, she. Feb 26, 2015 eugenie clark, whose childhood rapture with fish in a new york city aquarium led to a life of scholarly adventure in the littorals and depths of the seven seas and to a global reputation as a. Lady with a spear, 1953 book ofthemonth club selection and the lady and the. Popularly known as the shark lady, she was an american ichthyologist known for her research on shark behavior. After reading the nonfiction book shark lady, about shark expert eugenie clark, students will conduct research about sharks, then design and produce a museum exhibit showing what they have learned. Her fearlessness and eagerness to learn about sharks lead her to begin her research, eventually becoming the first scientists to train sharks. During elementary school, i wrote to tell her about my latest sharkthemed science fair. In 1955, she founded a small marine laboratory that grew to become the mote marine laboratory in sarasota, florida, now a national center for shark and marine mammal research. Shark lady eugenie clark, famed marine biologist, has died.
Eugenie wrote two books, lady with a spear 1953 and the lady and the sharks 1969, which im looking forward to reading. Shark lady, a biography about her life and work, was the first chapter book i ever read. Eugenie clark had so many wonderful fishfilled adventures and i loved the stories in each anecdotal chapter. Tragically, her father, charles clark, died when she was just a baby, leaving eugenie with her mother, yumiko, who married a japanese restaurant owner, masatomo nobu, when genie was a child. Lady with a spear, 1953 book ofthemonth club selection and the lady and the sharks, 1969. Meeting the shark lady this extract is a chapter from the women in stem anthology, a passion for science. Shark lady by jess keating scholastic books for kids. Now young girls from around the world can press their noses up to glass aquarium tanks and gaze upon the several species of fish named after eugenie clarkfondly remembered as. Genie clark the famous shark lady who founded mote marine laboratory in southwest florida. Clark is the recipient of numerous honors, awards and citations for her work. Adorable new shark species named after trailblazing marine. This book explores eugenie s fascination with life in the sea.
Clark authored two books, lady with a spear 1953 and the lady and the sharks 1969, as well as over 175 scientific articles. She received her bachelor of arts degree from hunter college and master of arts and doctoral degrees from new york university. The print version of a kneeslapping cumulative ditty. An unexpected career path for a woman in the 1940seugenie clark began taking research dives and training sharks, you may also like eugenie clark grades k3 heather lang lexile measure.
From the first time eugenie clark went to an aquarium, she has loved marine life. True adventures of eugenie clark lesson plan is suitable for 3rd 6th grade. National geographic reported today that eugenie clark, an american marine biologist who fell in love with sharks as a child with her nose pressed against an aquarium tankand whose research on the much maligned species earned her the nickname shark ladydied wednesday morning in. The lady and the sharks by eugenie clark, paperback. The true story of how eugenie clark became the oceans most fearless scientist duration. The lady and the sharks by eugenie clark, paperback barnes. Eugenie clark spent countless hours pressed up to the tanks at a new york city aquarium, absorbed by the alligators, sea turtles and hundreds of species of.
In addition to being regarded as an authority in marine biology, clark was popularly recognized and used her. The true story of how eugenie clark became the oceans most fearless scientist jess keating, illus. Eugenie clark nicknamed the shark lady was a world authority on sharks and fish who built mote marine laboratory in 1955. Published by the save our seas foundation this book will be a must for those interested in genies incredible life. After reading the nonfiction book shark lady, about sharkexpert eugenie clark, students will conduct research about sharks, then design and produce. Shark lady is a biography of eugenie clark, a young girl who loved sharks. The lady and the sharks 1969 eugenie clark is a shark expert, teacher, scientist, and scuba diver.
Imagine swimming in caves with sharks or catching them on hooks to study their behavior. The true story of how eugenie clark became the oceans most fearless scientist. Shark lady by ann mcgovern scholastic books for kids. At 9 years old, eugenie clark developed an unexpected passion for shark.
Eugenie clark is a shark expert, teacher, scientist, and scu. My oldest son is 7 and mostly reads nonfiction with a heavy. Fast and free shipping free returns cash on delivery available on eligible purchase. The wonder of our ocean friends comes to life in these delightful books. She is still remembered to date for her groundbreaking research on shark behavior and her tireless efforts to educate people about the true nature of these creatures and other large fish species. The book inspired philanthropists anne and william vanderbilt to fund a small. Eugenie clark, shark lady who explored ocean depths. The true story of how eugenie clark became the oceans most fearless scientist hardcover june 6. The story of eugenie clark sharks for kids kids books duration. She also wrote well over one hundred scientific articles. Genie clark the famous shark lady who founded mote marine laboratory.
She was 2 when her father died and her mother, yumico, had to work on weekends to help support the. Start studying lli blue 117, eugenie clark, shark lady. Justifiably known as the shark lady, genie clark was a pioneer in the field of marine biology and considered as world authority on sharks and fish. Now young girls from around the world can press their noses up to glass aquarium tanks and gaze upon the several species of fish named after eugenie clarkfondly remembered as the shark lady. Eugenie clark was born in new york city on may 4, 1922, to a japanese mother and an american father who died when she was a baby. Show students a picture of a shark and a picture of eugenie clark. Nonfiction from the first time eugenie clark went to an aquarium, she has loved marine life. Children will also see eugenies research facilities and the equipment she used in her studies. She wrote three books, 80 scientific treatises, and more than 70 articles and papers. The story of eugenie clark sharks for kids kids books. The lab, then called the cape haze marine laboratory, was created and supported by the vanderbilt family as a place to study the oceans and share that information with the.
Eugenie clark may 4, 1922 february 25, 2015 also popularly known as the shark lady, was an american scientific pioneer and ichthyologist. This is the story of a woman who dared to dive, defy, discover, and inspire. The paxton brothers conducted an hour video conference with genie about the early days of warm mineral springs, col. The lab, then called the cape haze marine laboratory, was created and supported by the vanderbilt family as a place to study the oceans and share that information with the world. The daring discoveries of eugenie clark is a cantmiss book. Eugenie clark fell in love with sharks from the first moment she saw them at the aquarium. In 2014, after clark was named beneath the seas legend of the sea, contributor brooke morton interviewed the shark lady for our sister magazine, sport diver. Clark, eugenie cape haze marine laboratory the lady and the sharks. An amazon best book of the month named a best childrens book of 2017 by parents magazine one of new york timess twelve books for feminist boys and girls. Commemorating a lifetime of discovery and exploration, shark lady, from jess keating, follows the extraordinary path of eugenie clarkinspirational scientist, professor, zoologist, deep sea diver, and champion of sharks the oceans over.
But i feel like i knew her because of her second book, the lady and the sharks, which i read when i was around 12 just as i was beginning to snorkel in earnest in rhode island waters. Eugenie clark is an explorer, marine biologist, and teacher. Today we are going to read a book called shark lady about eugenie clark. She lives in ontario, canada, where she spends most of her time writing books for adventurous and funny kids. This newly identified species of deepwater shark was named in honor of eugenie clark, a scientific pioneer who influenced an. Named a best childrens book of 2017 by parents magazine. Clark wrote a book about her time in the red sea, called lady with a spear. It is threelegged, and so a wonky donkey that, on further examination, has but one eye and so is a winky wonky donkey with a taste for country music and therefore a honkytonky winky wonky donkey, and so on to a final characterization as a spunky hankypanky cranky stinky. Eugenie clark was a scientific pioneer who greatly contributed to peoples knowledge of sharks and other fish, and who worked tirelessly to improve sharks reputation in the public eye. His goal is to write a book about sharks and asked for. An unexpected career path for a woman in the 1940seugenie clark began taking research dives and training sharks, you may also like eugenie clark grades.
Eugenie clark was born in new york city on may 4, 1922 to an american father and japanese mother. Farewell, eugenie clark, the lady with the sharks the. For anyone interested in marine science, history, biographies, or the environment in general, swimming with sharks. Eugenie clark, whose childhood rapture with fish in a new york city aquarium led to a life of scholarly adventure in the littorals and depths of the seven seas and to a global reputation as a. A new biography about eugenie clark will be on shelves soon. Eugenie clark was born on may 4, 1922, to an american father and a japanese mother. In 1955, she founded a small marine laboratory that grew to become the mote marine laboratory in sarasota, florida, now a national. She has explored the world under water and swum with sharks countless times. Feb 25, 2015 im missing eugenie clark, the shark lady, tonight. Boldly hued and fluidly graceful, illustrations from marta alvarez miguens, complete with fun facts and a. Filled with the engaging explorations and the adventures of a remarkable woman, the lady and the sharks is about the joys of diving, exploring, and discovering the world that lives beneath the seaabout the pleasure and power of curiosity. Tales of discovery and invention, available as an ebook for.
Marta alvarez miguens is a selftaught childrens illustrator. Eugenie clark may 4, 1922 february 25, 2015, popularly known as the shark lady, was an american ichthyologist known for both her research on shark behavior and her study of fish in the order tetraodontiformes. Before eugenie clarks groundbreaking research, most people thought sharks were vicious, bloodthirsty killers. Say hello to squalus clarkae, otherwise known as genies dogfish. Mar 20, 2018 eugenie wrote two books, lady with a spear 1953 and the lady and the sharks 1969, which im looking forward to reading.
Eugenie clark, known as the shark lady, was born in new york city where she attended school. Farewell, eugenie clark, the lady with the sharks the new. Shark lady by jess keating is a beautifully illustrated biography of eugenie clark, a scientist as impressive as the sharks she. Clark was a pioneer in the field of scuba diving for research purposes. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
Image courtesy of mote marine laboratory and aquarium. The true story of how eugenie clark became the oceans most fearless scientist by jess keating with illustrations by marta alvarez miguens is a nonfiction picture book about a pretty amazing woman. In this reading comprehension activity students read the book shark lady. Create a shark exhibit extend your lesson about shark lady by ann.
Of those great science and political icons that i latched onto, dr. Jun 06, 2017 commemorating a lifetime of discovery and exploration, shark lady, from jess keating, follows the extraordinary path of eugenie clarkinspirational scientist, professor, zoologist, deep sea diver, and champion of sharks the oceans over. My favorites were the deep freshwater dives where they found really old human remains and a skull that contained a brain. The lady and the sharks by eugenie clark goodreads. The true story of how eugenie clark became the oceans most fearless scientist by keating, jess, miguens, marta alvarez online on amazon. Lli blue 117, eugenie clark, shark lady flashcards quizlet. Shark lady is the inspiring true story of eugenie clark, who i had never heard of but definitely need to learn more about.