{"product_id":"the-hyena-scientist-9780544635111","title":"The Hyena Scientist","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"An appealing, elegantly designed introduction to another much-maligned species.\" --\u003cem\u003eKirkus \u003c\/em\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A fascinating, informative, and inclusive window into a feared and misunderstood species.\" --\u003cem\u003eBooklist \u003c\/em\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis 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!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTimely and inspiring, \u003cem\u003eThe Hyena Scientist\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor of more than twenty-two books, \u003cb\u003eSy Montgomery\u003c\/b\u003e was a National Book Award finalist and has been honored with a Sibert Medal, as well as many other awards. Visit symontgomery.com. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eNic Bishop\u003c\/b\u003e is the photographer of many acclaimed books for children, including the Sibert-winning \u003ci\u003eKakapo Rescue\u003c\/i\u003e. Visit nicbishop.com. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50527067668754,"sku":"9780544635111","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3a0d2ae3-f01d-43c6-8737-0ed02a97610f.jpg?v=1731291662","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-hyena-scientist-9780544635111","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}