The Hyena Scientist

"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.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 05/15/2018
ISBN: 9780544635111
Pages: 80
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 9.10h x 11.20w x 0.70d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 04/15/2018 pg. 104
Booklist 05/15/2018 pg. 38
Publishers Weekly 05/21/2018
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2018 - Book Of Special Distinction
Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2018 pg. 137
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2018 pg. 163 - Superior,Well Above Average

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 195124 / Hyena Scientist
Reading Level: 6.8 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 3