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Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Mongolia's rugged mountains, this book explores the elusive snow leopard, often referred to as "The Ghost of the Mountain." With their stunning spotted coats, these majestic cats are masters of camouflage, making them nearly invisible in their high-altitude habitat. The narrative delves into their unique adaptations, such as their long tails for balance and incredible hunting prowess, allowing them to tackle prey much larger than themselves. The challenges of studying these mysterious creatures in such harsh conditions are also highlighted.

The expedition to find the elusive lowland tapir in Brazil's Pantanal highlights the challenges of wildlife research. Acclaimed authors Sy Montgomery and Nic Bishop provide an engaging narrative filled with humor and vivid descriptions of fieldwork led by scientist Pati Medici. Readers will appreciate the blend of adventure and cutting-edge technology, such as microchips and camera traps, which unveil the fascinating "soap opera" of tapir life. This book is perfect for aspiring scientists and gadget enthusiasts alike.

A fascinating nonfiction photo essay about the tree-killing Asian long-horned beetle living in our very own backyards.

Sy Montgomery turns to the story of California condors and the scientists who have fought against their extinction in this installment in the Scientists in the Field series.  In April of 1987 the last wild California condor was captured and taken to live in captivity like the other twenty-six remaining birds of its kind. Many thought that the days were over of of this remarkable, distinguished bird that had roamed the skies of North and Central American for thousands of years.   Sy Montgomery details the efforts of scientists, volunteers, and everyday citizens to get California condors back in the wild. In particular, Montgomery profiles employees at the Santa Barbara Zoo who have worked to raise abandoned chicks, nurse sick birds back to health, and conduct research that can support legislation to ban what is probably the largest threat to the existence of the wild condor: lead bullets.

Follow New Horizons, a spacecraft the size of a piano, on its first-ever mission to Pluto in this addition to the acclaimed Scientists in the Field series.

"An appealing, elegantly designed introduction to another much-maligned species." — Kirkus (starred review) "A fascinating, informative, and inclusive window into a feared and misunderstood species." — Booklist (starred review) This myth-busting addition to the critically acclaimed Scientists in the Field series by Sibert medal winning team Sy Montgomery and Nic Bishop is perfect for nonfiction readers looking for more female scientist narratives, or a fresh perspective on an underrepresented animal—Hyenas! Timely and inspiring, The Hyena Scientist sets the record straight about one of history’s most hated and misunderstood mammals, while featuring the groundbreaking, pioneering research of a female scientist in a predominately male field in this offering by Sibert-winning duo Sy Montgomery and Nic Bishop. As a scientist studying one of the only mammalian societies led entirely by females, zoologist Kay Holecamp has made it her life’s work to understand hyenas, the fascinating, complex creatures that are playful, social, and highly intelligent—almost nothing like the mangy monsters of pop culture lore.

A stunning exploration of the mercury pollution in Montanathat causes harm to humans and ospreys alike. Engrossing narrative nonfiction with fun webcam photos makes for an engaging addition to the award-winning Scientists in the Field series.

Sibert Honor winner Sy Montgomery explores how tiny fish living in the Amazon river, called piabas, can help preserve not only the rainforest and its often misunderstood inhabitants, but the fate of our entire environment. This installment in the Scientists in the Field series includes gorgeous full- colour photography.

This compelling addition to the award-winning Scientists in the Field series explores the leatherback sea turtle's remarkable natural history and recounts the extraordinary efforts by scientists trying to save them.

Exploring the innovative research in Randy Lewis' lab, this book delves into the fascinating world of genetic engineering, showcasing the creation of spider silk through transgenic goats and other organisms. It highlights the potential applications of this nearly indestructible fiber in medical repairs, body armor, and aerospace. Alongside the scientific advancements, the narrative addresses the ethical implications of genetic research, making it a thought-provoking read in the acclaimed Scientists in the Field series.

In this acclaimed addition to the beloved Scientists in the Field series, author Amy Cherrix follows scientists investigating black bears—and other animals around the globe—who are rapidly becoming our neighbors in urban and suburban areas, with full-color photography.?North Carolina's black bears were once a threatened species, but what happens when conservation efforts for a species are so successful that there’s a boom in the population. With black bear numbers on the rise, suddenly these animals are finding themselves in areas they've never been before—like in and around Asheville.Author Amy Cherrix follows scientists as they study these backyard bears and the local citizens living among them, trying to figure out just how this happened and what it means for bears and their new neighbors.Part field science, part conservation science, Backyard Bears looks at black bears—and other animals around the globe—whose numbers are not only rising, but thriving, and finding themselves in new locations around the world.

Focusing on the rich biodiversity within America's national parks, the book highlights unique ecosystems, from Yellowstone's geysers and grizzlies to the rare red-cheeked salamanders of the Great Smoky Mountains. It emphasizes the opportunity for citizen scientists to engage directly with nature, making it a hands-on experience for readers. Celebrated as a valuable resource for nature enthusiasts, the book invites exploration and learning in these protected spaces, showcasing the remarkable scientific discoveries occurring in the nation's natural landscapes.

Focusing on the remarkable journey of the Mars rovers, this book chronicles a groundbreaking space exploration effort. It highlights the challenges and triumphs faced by these robotic explorers as they traverse the Martian landscape, uncovering secrets about the planet's history and potential for life. The narrative captures the ingenuity behind their design and operation, making it a captivating tale of adventure and scientific discovery in the realm of space exploration.

Focusing on the perilous world of hurricane forecasting, the book features a team of bold NASA scientists exploring danger zones. Through stunning photographs, detailed maps, and informative infographics, it captures the intensity of their mission to improve hurricane predictions and enhance safety measures. Readers will gain insight into the challenges and innovations in meteorology, offering a compelling look at the intersection of science and nature's fury.

There are hidden worlds in nature—places you can visit only with a microscope. For more than twenty-five years, Dennis Kunkel has been exploring these worlds. Through the lenses of powerful microscopes, he has examined objects most people have never even thought about: a mosquito’s foot, a crystal of sugar, a grain of pollen, the delicate hairs on a blade of grass. Hidden Worlds takes you behind the scenes of Dennis’s work and explains how he captures his remarkable images of microscopic life and objects. You’ll learn how Dennis became interested in microscopes as a boy, how he prepares specimens for study, and how different kinds of microscopes work. You’ll also have the chance to follow Dennis as he collects in the field—from the ash-covered slopes of Mount St. Helens to the lava tubes, rainforests, and beaches of his home state of Hawaii.

With three hearts and blue blood, its gelatinous body unconstrained by jointed limbs or gravity, the octopus seems to be an alien, an inhabitant of another world. It’s baggy, boneless body sprouts eight arms covered with thousands of suckers—suckers that can taste as well as feel. The octopus also has the powers of a superhero: it can shape-shift, change color, squirt ink, pour itself through the tiniest of openings, or jet away through the sea faster than a swimmer can follow. But most intriguing of all, octopuses—classed as mollusks, like clams—are remarkably intelligent with quirky personalities. This book, an inquiry into the mind of an intelligent invertebrate, is also a foray into our own unexplored planet. These thinking, feeling creatures can help readers experience and understand our world (and perhaps even life itself) in a new way.