Sy Montgomery Libros

KAKAPO RESCUEgives young readers a first hand account of the efforts to save one of the worlds rarest and more unusual birds, the kakapo. Part of the Scientist in the Field series.

Featuring stunning illustrations and expert insights, this book is an excellent choice for libraries catering to early elementary students. It combines engaging visuals with informative content, making it an appealing resource for young readers.

An amazing scientific journey through Mongolia insearch ofelusive snow leopards as told by the bestselling nonfiction author and photographer teamofSy Montgomery and Nic Bishop. A can't miss addition tothe paperback collection of Scientist in the Field titles.

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.

The biography explores the life of Temple Grandin, who was diagnosed with autism as a child. Despite recommendations for institutionalization, her mother supported her education, leading Temple to become a prominent scientist and professor of animal science. Her innovative approaches transformed the livestock industry. The book includes personal photos and insights into her unique perspective, offering a deeper understanding of autism and highlighting the potential of individuals with the condition.

From the New York Times best-selling author Sy Montgomery and expert underwater photographer Keith Ellenbogen comes a new installment in the award- winning nonfiction series Scientists in the Field. Together they daringly investigate one of the ocean's greatest enigmas and world's deadliest predators: the great white shark.

A New York Times Bestseller School is not the only place to find a teacher. In this beautiful picture book, learn the many surprising lessons animals have to teach us about friendship, compassion, and how to be a better creature in the world. Beloved, bestselling author Sy Montgomery, often described as part Emily Dickinson, part Indiana Jones, has had many teachers in her life: some with two legs, others with four, or even eight! Some have had fur, feathers, or hooves. But they've all had one thing in common: a lesson to share. The animals Sy has met on her many world travels have taught her how to seek understanding in the most surprising ways, from being patient to finding forgiveness and respecting others. Gorillas, dogs, octopuses, tigers, and more all have shown Sy that there are no limits to the empathy and joy we can find in each other if only we take the time to connect. Based on the New York Times bestselling adult memoir, Sy Montgomery and Rebecca Green's beautiful, friendly guide is for readers young and old who wish to be better creatures in the world. Go ahead, pass it on.

Dr. Robert Mason has been studying a mysterious phenomenon for over fifteen the reemergence of tens of thousands of red-sided garter snakes — the world’s largest concentration of snakes — after a winter spent in a state of suspended animation in subterranean caverns.This gathering each spring in the forests of Manitoba, Canada, is one of the most extraordinary events of the natural world and is the subject of study for Dr. Mason, a.k.a. the Snake Scientist.

Part of the award-winning Scientists in the Field series, The Octopus Scientists takes readers to the waters off of Moorea, Tahiti, to study the mind of the mollusk. Follow scientists as they uncover the secrets of its advanced intelligence and learn what these thinking, feeling creatures have to teach us about the oceans, its animals,and ourselves.

Award-winning author Sy Montgomery takes you on an exploratory adventure through the seasons, into the woods, along the seashore, over frozen lakes, and right outside the back door.