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Saving the Ghost of the Mountain: An Expedition Among Snow Leopards in Mongolia
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Saving the Ghost of the Mountain: An Expedition Among Snow Leopards in Mongolia (Scientists in the Field Series) Paperback - 2012

by Montgomery, Sy

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An amazing scientific journey through Mongolia in search of elusive snow leopards as told by the bestselling nonfiction author and photographer team of Montgomery and Bishop. Full color.

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HMH Books for Young Readers. Used - Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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School Library Journal Best Book of 2009
A NSTA/CBS Outstanding Science Trade Book for 2010
2009 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.
 

About the author

The award-winning author Sy Montgomery has been bitten by a vampire bat and hunted by tigers. She lives in Hancock, New Hampshire. Visit her at www.symontgomery.com.

Nic Bishop, an award-winning photographer, is well known for his stunning photos of the natural world. He lives in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Visit him at www.nicbishop.com.