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Saving the Ghost of the Mountain: An Expedition Among Snow Leopards in Mongolia
Contributor(s): Montgomery, Sy (Author), Bishop, Nic (Photographer)

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ISBN: 0547727348     ISBN-13: 9780547727349
Publisher: Clarion Books
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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: September 2012
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BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Adventure & Adventurers
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Cats
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Asia
Dewey: 599.755
Age Level: 10-12
Grade Level: 5-7
Lexile Measure: 840(Not Available)
Guided Reading: V (Grade 5)
Series: Scientists in the Field (Paperback)
Physical Information: 0.3" H x 10.9" W x 8.8" L (0.80 lbs) 80 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Asian
- Ethnic Orientation - Asian
Features: Ikids, Price on Product
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 131941
Reading Level: 5.5   Interest Level: Middle Grades   Point Value: 3.0
 
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Publisher Description:
School Library Journal Best Book of 2009A NSTA/CBS Outstanding Science Trade Book for 20102009 Booklists's editors' list of the Top 10 Environmental Titles for Youth With a dazzling as-it-happens narrative and spectacular photographs, readers, young and old, will be fascinated as they discover why these mysterious cats are called ghosts of the mountain. Readers will also be stunned by how much perseverance it takes to research and protect this endangered, little-understood species.

Contributor Bio(s): Montgomery, Sy: - In addition to researching films, articles, and over twenty books, National Book Award finalist Sy Montgomery has been honored with a Sibert Medal, two Science Book and Film Prizes from the National Association for the Advancement of Science, three honorary degrees, and many other awards. She lives in Hancock, New Hampshire, with her husband, Howard Mansfield, and their border collie, Thurber.
Website: symontgomery.com
Twitter: @SyTheAuthor.Bishop, Nic: - Nic Bishop, who holds a doctorate in the biological sciences, is the photographer of many acclaimed books for children. He lives in Auckland, New Zealand.Visit his website at: nicbishop.comBishop, Nic: - Nic Bishop, who holds a doctorate in the biological sciences, is the photographer of many acclaimed books for children. He lives in Auckland, New Zealand.Visit his websiteat: www.nicbishop.comNic Bishop and author SyMontgomerywon theSibert Medal in 2011 for their collaborative work on Kakapo Rescue: Saving the World's Strangest Parrot, another Scientist in the Field title.
 
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