Solano's gorgeous illustrations, done in a soothing, muted palette of greens and blues, suggest the ocean and enhance this selection's appeal. Buy Swimming with Sharks: The Daring Discoveries of Eugenie Clark Illustrated by Heather Lang (ISBN: 9780807521878) from Amazons Book Store. Nevertheless, students will enjoy this account of a scientist's close work with such fearsome creatures. However, this is not addressed in the main text. An author's note mentions some discrimination Clark faced as a woman and a Japanese American. Hello Select your address All Hello, Sign in. In 1955, Clark opened the Cape Haze Marine Laboratory in Florida, where her work with sharks developed even further, earning her the nickname 'Shark Lady.' Lang's wonder-filled narrative makes for an inspiring tale of a successful female scientist, with a decided emphasis on her successes. Swimming With Sharks: The Daring Discoveries of Eugenie Clark : Lang, Heather: Amazon.sg: Books. Soon, the ocean was her classroom, and as she explored the underwater world, she collected and observed as much data as she could. Focused on becoming an ichthyologist (a fish scientist) and undeterred by the lack of women in her field, Clark took every relevant class available, earning a master's degree in zoology. From the first time she saw a shark in an aquarium, Japanese-American Eugenie was enthralled. Using clear, kid-friendly prose with just the right amount of scientific detail, Lang introduces readers to Clark as a young child transfixed by sharks at the New York Aquarium. K-Gr 3-This engaging and richly illustrated picture book biography depicts scientist Eugenie Clark's groundbreaking work with sharks. A biography of the scientist known as the Shark Lady, reveals how she turned a childhood passion into her lifes. Be sure to check out these books by Heather Lang: Fearless Flyer: Ruth Law and Her Flying Machine Swimming with Sharks: The Daring Discoveries of Eugenie.

Swimming with Sharks by Heather Lang