Showing 1–4 of 4 titles
- Author: Sy Montgomery
- Author: Nic Bishop
- Format: Book
- Genre: Animals
- Genre: Science
- Genre: Nonfiction
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The Hyena Scientist
Montgomery profiles biologist Kay Holekamp at her research camp in Masai Mara, Kenya, where she studies the social structure, communication, biology, and habits of spotted hyenas.- Nonfiction, Science, Animals
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Older
- ISBN: 9780544635111
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Kakapo Rescue: Saving the World's Strangest Parrot
“Kakapo Rescue: Saving the World's Strangest Parrot,” published by Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, an imprint of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company,is an inspiring call to action. This visually appealing and engaging book takes readers on an unforgettable journey to New Zealand. Naturalist Sy Montgomery and wildlife photographer Nic Bishop document the successes and failures of the rescue team dedicated to saving a species of flightless parrot numbering fewer than 100.- Nonfiction, Science, Animals
- Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2011 (Medal Winner)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780618494170
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Quest for the Tree Kangaroo: An Expedition to the Cloud Forest of New Guinea
Biologist Lisa Dabek and her multinational team search for the beautiful, elusive Matschie's tree kangaroo in the cloud forests of Papua New Guinea in “Quest for the Tree Kangaroo.” Dramatic color photographs vividly portray the quest for this remarkable animal through the mysteriously foggy forest. This is the third Montgomery and Bishop award-winning Scientists in the Field title.- Nonfiction, Science, Animals
- Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2007 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780618496419
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The Tarantula Scientist
Montgomery's vigorous and sometimes humorous text, enlivened by Bishop's striking color close-up photography, introduces field scientist Sam Marshall and his hairy subjects. This team effort is an irresistible invitation to real scientific work.- Nonfiction, Science, Animals
- Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2005 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780618147991