Snow Leopards

by Joyce Markovics

Overview

This high-interest narrative nonfiction title introduces young readers to snow leopards--secretive big cats that live in the mountains of Asia--and an amazing scientist who studies them. This book is packed with exciting wildlife encounters, basic facts about snow leopards, and first-hand accounts from a scientist at work in the field. Each book includes a table of contents, sidebars, glossary of key words, fast facts, index, and author biography.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781534185685
Publisher:	Cherry Lake Publishing
Publication date:	02/01/2021
Series:	On the Trail: Study of Secretive Animals
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	47 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	9 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

A Ghostly Figure 4

Big Cat Calling 6

Mystery Animal 8

Mountain Living 10

Snowy Athletes 12

Apex Predators 14

Tracking 16

Collaring Cats 18

Leopard Families 20

Threats to Survival 22

Conservation 24

Much Work Remains 26

Fast Facts: Snow Leopards 28

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Learn More Online 31

Index 32

About the Author 32

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2021

Gr 4–7—Unusual animals and the scientists who study them share the spotlight in this well-conceived series. Facts about each creature's physical traits and behavior are smoothly mixed in with information about the conditions that make them so hard to spot in the wild. The quotes from scientists and descriptions of their work provide personal connections to both animals and people, capturing the excitement of spotting a secretive animal and learning through observation. Every spread includes a "look closer" text box with additional data. Photographs depict the animals and their habitats as well as the scientists working in the field. All of these animals face serious population threats, but readers also learn how the featured scientists are working to preserve the species through activism and education. VERDICT Excellent introductions to rare wildlife and how experts learn about them.

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