The hyena scientist / text by Sy Montgomery ; photographs by Nic Bishop.
| Author/creator |
Montgomery, Sy author. |
| Other author/creator | Bishop, Nic, 1955- photographer. |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Publication Info | Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, [2018] |
| Copyright Notice | ©2018 |
| Description | 71 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 x 29 cm. |
| Subject(s) |
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| Series | Scientists in the field Scientists in the field. ^A567919 |
| Contents | A most misunderstood mammal -- Fisi Camp -- Morning obs -- Maji mingi -- Kinda see 'em -- Clan war -- The capture of McDonald's -- Glimpses and revelations. |
| Abstract | The Hyena Scientist sets the record straight about one of historys most hated and misunderstood mammals, while featuring the groundbreaking, pioneering research of a female scientist in a predominately male field. As a scientist studying one of the only mammalian societies led entirely by females, zoologist Kay Holecamp has made it her lifes work to understand hyenas, the fascinating, complex creatures that are playful, social, and highly intelligentalmost nothing like the mangy monsters of pop culture lore. |
| General note | "African Plains-- where science meets adventure"--Cover. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Interest age level | Age 10-12. |
| Interest grade level | Grade 4 to 6. |
| Audience | 1000 Lexile |
| LCCN | 2017015658 |
| ISBN | 9780544635111 |
| ISBN | 0544635116 |
Available Items
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 599.743 M7674H | ✔ Available | Place Hold |