The Hyena Scientist

Sy Montgomery, Nic Bishop

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HarperCollins
29 November 2023

Zoology & animal sciences

Series: Scientists in the Field

"""An appealing, elegantly designed introduction to another much-maligned species."" —Kirkus (starred review)

""A fascinating, informative, and inclusive window into a feared and misunderstood species."" —Booklist (starred review)

This myth-busting addition to the critically acclaimed Scientists in the Field series by Sibert medal winning team Sy Montgomery and Nic Bishop is perfect for nonfiction readers looking for more female scientist narratives, or a fresh perspective on an underrepresented animal—Hyenas!

Timely and inspiring, The Hyena Scientist sets the record straight about one of history’s most hated and misunderstood mammals, while featuring the groundbreaking, pioneering research of a female scientist in a predominately male field in this offering by Sibert-winning duo Sy Montgomery and Nic Bishop.

As a scientist studying one of the only mammalian societies led entirely by females, zoologist Kay Holecamp has made it her life’s work to understand hyenas, the fascinating, complex creatures that are playful, social, and highly intelligent—almost nothing like the mangy monsters of pop culture lore."

By: Sy Montgomery, Nic Bishop
Imprint: HarperCollins
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 279mm,
Weight: 363g
ISBN: 9780063290860
ISBN 10: 0063290863
Series: Scientists in the Field
Pages: 80
Publication Date: 29 November 2023
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Researching her articles, films, scripts, and 33 books, National Book Award finalist Sy Montgomery has scuba-dived with sharks, cuddled with octopuses, slept next to a mother hippo and her baby, and been undressed by a wild orangutan. To inform this book, she and artist Matt Patterson helped rescue cold-stunned sea turtles on Cape Cod, raised baby painted turtles for release into the wild, and provided physical therapy for an injured, 42-pound wild snapping turtle named Fire Chief. They still regularly patrol a nesting site for native New England turtles against predators and volunteer at Turtle Rescue League in southern Massachusetts.

Reviews for The Hyena Scientist

"""An appealing, elegantly designed introduction to another much-maligned species."" — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) ""A fascinating, informative, and inclusive window into a feared and misunderstood species."" — Booklist (starred review) ""Montgomery shamelessly sells the spotted hyena as delightful and misunderstood, so animal-loving readers will be pleased to take up its cause."" — Neal Pollack, The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, STARRED Review ""The narrative unfolds with all the intrigue of a detective story...Photo-filled and perceptive."" — Publishers Weekly ""Another strong contribution to the Scientists in the Field series...a deeply detailed account of life in the field."" — Horn Book Magazine ""Because Montgomery and Bishop traveled together to do the research for the book, there is a remarkably personal feel throughout as they become part of the team and participate in all aspects of the work, from spotting to packing up gear, and even cradling a sedated hyena’s head...A truly strong addition to the series and a worthwhile purchase for most libraries."" — School Library Journal"