First published in 2017 and named a best children's book of that year by Parents magazine, Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean's Most Fearless Scientist (Women in Science Books, Marine Biology for Kids, Shark Gifts) by Jess Keating, illustrated by Marta Álvarez Miguéns (Sourcebooks Explore, $18.99, 9781492642046) is the story of a woman who dared to dive, defy, discover, and inspire. It's the story of Shark Lady, a wonderful science picture book for children.
Eugenie Clark fell in love with sharks from the first moment she saw them at the aquarium. She couldn't imagine anything more exciting than studying these graceful creatures. But Eugenie quickly discovered that many people believed sharks to be ugly and scary--and they didn't think women should be scientists.
Determined to prove them wrong, Eugenie devoted her life to learning about sharks. After earning several college degrees and making countless discoveries, Eugenie wrote herself into the history of science, earning the nickname "Shark Lady." Through her accomplishments, she taught the world that sharks were to be admired rather than feared and that women can do anything they set their minds to.
An inspiring story by zoologist Jess Keating about finding the strength to discover truths that others aren't daring enough to see. Includes a timeline of Eugenie's life and many fin-tastic shark facts!
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If you loved Shark Lady, you'll love The Girl Who Figured It Out: The Inspiring True Story of Wheelchair Athlete Minda Dentler Becoming an Ironman World Champion (Herstory in the Making) by Minda Dentler, illustrated by Stephanie Dehennin (Sourcebooks Explore, $18.99, 9781728276533), whose pub date is March 5.
The Girl Who Figured It Out is the uplifting story of Minda Dentler, who made history when she became the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the Ironman World Championship triathlon, the world's toughest triathlon, using only her arms to finish a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride, and 26.2-mile marathon. But the journey to get there wasn't easy. Minda was paralyzed as an infant in India after contracting polio, and was left in the care of an orphanage. After she was adopted by an American family and moved to Washington, she underwent surgeries to enable her to walk with leg braces and crutches.
As she grew, she faced many challenges, but remained undeterred by her disability. Her decision to begin training and competing in triathlons was no different. Despite the obstacles and failures she experienced along the way, Minda's persistence and determination in the face of setbacks helped her to make sports history and inspire people around the world to rethink what's possible!