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Sy Montgomery has had many teachers in her life: some with two
legs, others with four, or even eight! Some have had fur, feathers,
or hooves. But they've all had one thing in common: a lesson to
share. The animals Sy has met on her many world travels have taught
her how to seek understanding in the most surprising ways, from
being patient to finding forgiveness and respecting others.
Gorillas, dogs, octopuses, tigers, and more all have shown Sy that
there are no limits to the empathy and joy we can find in each
other if only we take the time to connect. Based on the New York
Times best-selling adult memoir, Sy Montgomery and Rebecca Green's
beautiful, friendly guide is for readers young and old who wish to
be better creatures in the world. Go ahead, pass it on.
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Brave Baby Hummingbird
Sy Montgomery; Illustrated by Tiffany Bozic
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R464
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From the beloved New York Times bestselling author of the National
Book Award finalist The Soul of an Octopus comes a charming gem of
a picture book about the most exquisite and extraordinary of winged
creatures—hummingbirds. The lightest birds in the sky,
hummingbirds are capable of incredible feats, such as flying
backwards, diving at speeds of sixty-one miles per hour, and
beating their wings more than sixty times a second. The miraculous
creatures are also incredibly vulnerable when they first emerge
from their eggs. This book tells the story of a hummingbird’s
early life and how they make their way into the world.
'Sy Montgomery's The Soul of an Octopus does for the creature what
Helen Macdonald's H Is for Hawk did for raptors' New Statesman
'Charming and moving...with extraordinary scientific research'
Guardian 'An engaging work of natural science... There is clearly
something about the octopus's weird beauty that fires the
imaginations of explorers, scientists, writers' Daily Mail In 2011
Sy Montgomery wrote a feature for Orion magazine entitled 'Deep
Intellect' about her friendship with a sensitive, sweet-natured
octopus named Athena and the grief she felt at her death. It went
viral, indicating the widespread fascination with these mysterious,
almost alien-like creatures. Since then, Sy has practised true
immersion journalism, from New England aquarium tanks to the reefs
of French Polynesia and the Gulf of Mexico, pursuing these wild,
solitary shape-shifters. Octopuses have varied personalities and
intelligence they show in myriad ways: endless trickery to escape
enclosures and get food; jetting water playfully to bounce objects
like balls; and evading caretakers by using a scoop net as a
trampoline and running around the floor on eight arms. But with a
beak like a parrot, venom like a snake, and a tongue covered with
teeth, how can such a being know anything? And what sort of
thoughts could it think? The intelligence of dogs, birds and
chimpanzees was only recently accepted by scientists, who now are
establishing the intelligence of the octopus, watching them solve
problems and deciphering the meaning of their colour-changing
camouflage techniques. Montgomery chronicles this growing
appreciation of the octopus, but also tells a love story. By turns
funny, entertaining, touching and profound, The Soul of an Octopus
reveals what octopuses can teach us about consciousness and the
meeting of two very different minds.
From National Book Award finalist and New York Times bestseller Sy
Montgomery comes an ode to one of the most diverse, fascinating,
and beloved species on the planet: turtles. With dazzling
illustrations and emotionally engaging, fact-filled text, this
picture book will speak to the wisdom these long-lived animals can
lend. Everyone loves turtles. And no wonder: long-lived, unhurried,
and ancient, these shelled reptiles are fascinating. Turtles are
also endlessly surprising. There are turtles with soft shells,
turtles with googly eyes, turtles with necks longer than their
bodies, and turtles whose shells glow in the dark! And each turtle,
of each of the more than 300 kinds, is an individual. You’ll meet
some of them here: Lonesome George, the last of his kind on Earth.
And Myrtle, the 90-year-old green sea turtle, who has 7,000
followers on
Facebook.       Â
What questions might you ask a turtle? You’ll find many of the
answers in this gorgeous compendium—and perhaps be inspired to
help at a time that these reptiles, who evolved at the same time as
the dinosaurs, face the deadliest dangers of their more than
380-million year history. Â
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Secrets of the Octopus
Sy Montgomery
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Winner of the Green Earth Book Award Sibert Medalist, National Book
Award Honoree, and New York Times bestselling author Sy Montgomery
turns her formidable talents to the story of California condors and
the scientists who have fought against their extinction in this
installment in the award-winning Scientists in the Field series. In
April of 1987 the last wild California condor was captured and
taken to live in captivity like the other twenty-six remaining
birds of its kind. Many thought that the days were over of of this
remarkable, distinguished bird that had roamed the skies of North
and Central American for thousands of years. Sy Montgomery employs
her skill for on-the-ground reporting, shrewd observation, and
stunning narrative prose to detail the efforts of scientists,
volunteers, and everyday citizens to get California condors back in
the wild. In particular, Montgomery profiles employees at the Santa
Barbara Zoo who have worked tirelessly to raise abandoned chicks,
nurse sick birds back to health, and conduct research that can
support legislation to ban what is probably the largest threat to
the existence of the wild condor: lead bullets. In turns
affectionate and frustrated, hopeful and heartbreaking,
Montgomery’s powerful prose does justice to these ancient,
sociable, and elegant creatures. Complete with world-class,
full-color photography and helpful sidebars that provide details
such as the history of the bird’s fight back from extinction, the
dangers of lead poisoning, and the relationship of condors to the
Chumash nation, Condor Comeback is an inspiring story
of groundbreaking science, perseverance, and cooperation.
A New York Times Bestseller School is not the only place to find a
teacher. In this beautiful picture book, learn the many
surprising lessons animals have to teach us about friendship,
compassion, and how to be a better creature in the world. Beloved,
bestselling author Sy Montgomery, often described as part Emily
Dickinson, part Indiana Jones, has had many teachers in her life:
some with two legs, others with four, or even eight! Some have had
fur, feathers, or hooves. But they’ve all had one thing in
common: a lesson to share. The animals Sy has met on her many world
travels have taught her how to seek understanding in the most
surprising ways, from being patient to finding forgiveness and
respecting others. Gorillas, dogs, octopuses, tigers, and more all
have shown Sy that there are no limits to the empathy and joy we
can find in each other if only we take the time to connect. Based
on the New York Times bestselling adult memoir, Sy Montgomery and
Rebecca Green's beautiful, friendly guide is for readers
young and old who wish to be better creatures in the world.
Go ahead, pass it
on.                      Â
* "This appreciative introduction to a much-maligned species will
thrill readers while it encourages them to see great white sharks
in a new way." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review From the New York
Times best-selling author Sy Montgomery and expert underwater
photographer Keith Ellenbogen comes a new installment in the
award-winning nonfiction series Scientists in the Field. Together
they daringly investigate one of the ocean's greatest enigmas and
world's deadliest predators: the great white shark. Dr. Greg
Skomal, biologist and head of the Massachusetts Shark Research
Program, is investigating a controversial possibility: Might Cape
Cod's waters serve as a breeding ground for the great white shark,
the largest and most feared predatory fish on Earth? Aboard the
OCEARCH research vessel, Sy Montgomery and Keith Ellenbogen report
on this thrilling turning point in marine research and travel to
Guadeloupe, Mexico, to get up close and personal with the sharks.
This daring expedition into the realm of great whites shows readers
that in order to save the planet and its creatures, we must embrace
our humanity and face our greatest fears. This is an ideal read for
Shark Week or anytime!
There’s nothing quite like a relationship with an aged pet—a
dog or cat who has been at our side for years, forming an ineffable
bond. Pampered pets, however, are a rarity among animals who have
been domesticated. Farm animals, for example, are usually
slaughtered before their first birthday. We never stop to think
about it, but the typical images we see of cows, chickens, pigs,
and the like are of young animals. What would we see if they were
allowed to grow old? Isa Leshko shows us, brilliantly, with this
collection of portraits. To create these portraits, she spent hours
with her subjects, gaining their trust and putting them at ease.
The resulting images reveal the unique personality of each animal.
It’s impossible to look away from the animals in these images as
they unforgettably meet our gaze, simultaneously calm and
challenging. In these photographs we see the cumulative effects of
the hardships of industrialized farm life, but also the healing
that time can bring, and the dignity that can emerge when farm
animals are allowed to age on their own terms. Each portrait is
accompanied by a brief biographical note about its subject, and the
book is rounded out with essays that explore the history of animal
photography, the place of beauty in activist art, and much more.
Open this book to any page. Meet Teresa, a thirteen-year-old
Yorkshire Pig, or Melvin, an eleven-year-old Angora Goat, or Tom, a
seven-year-old Broad Breasted White Turkey. You’ll never forget
them.
2017 is the 50th anniversary of The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund and
Karisoke Research Center in Rwanda. Three astounding women
scientists have in recent years penetrated the jungles of Africa
and Borneo to observe, nurture, and defend humanity's closest
cousins. Jane Goodall has worked with the chimpanzees of Gombe for
nearly 50 years; Diane Fossey died in 1985 defending the mountain
gorillas of Rwanda; and Birute Galdikas lives in intimate proximity
to the orangutans of Borneo. All three began their work as
protegees of the great Anglo-African archeologist Louis Leakey, and
each spent years in the field, allowing the apes to become their
familiars--and ultimately waging battles to save them from
extinction in the wild. Their combined accomplishments have been
mind-blowing, as Goodall, Fossey, and Galdikas forever changed how
we think of our closest evolutionary relatives, of ourselves, and
of how to conduct good science. From the personal to the primate,
Sy Montgomery--acclaimed author of The Soul of an Octopus and The
Good Good Pig--explores the science, wisdom, and living experience
of three of the greatest scientists of the twentieth century.
A NATIONAL BESTSELLER Sy Montgomery, New York Times best-selling
author and recipient of numerous awards, edits this year's volume
of the finest science and nature writing. "Science is important
because this is how we seek to discover the truth about the world.
And this is what makes excellent science and nature writing
essential," observes New York Times best-selling author Sy
Montgomery. "Science and nature writing are how we share the truth
about the universe with the people of the world." And collected
here are truths about nearly every corner of the universe. From
meditations on extinction, to the search for alien life, to the
prejudice that infects our medical system, the pieces in this
year's Best American Science and Nature Writing seek to bring to
the people stories of some of the most pressing issues facing our
planet, as well as moments of wonder reflecting the immense beauty
our natural world offers.
"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.
Learn all about Inky the Octopus, an international sensation known for escaping from the New Zealand aquarium in April 2016, in this fascinating picture book from National Book Award nominee and octopus expert Sy Montgomery.
Inky had been at the New Zealand aquarium since 2014 after being taken in by a fisherman who found him at sea. Inky had been getting used to his new environment, but the staff quickly figured out that he had to be kept amused or he would get bored. Then one night in 2016 Inky, about the size of a basketball, decided he'd had enough. He slithered eight feet across the floor and down a drainpipe more than 160 feet long to his home in the sea.
Acclaimed author Sy Montogmery reminds readers that Inky didn't escape--but instead, like the curious animal he is, wanted to explore the rest of the vast ocean he called his home.
A splendid and luminous celebration of one of nature's most perfect
and mysterious creatures-the hawk-from the New York Times
bestselling author of the "astoundingly beautiful" (NPR) The Soul
of an Octopus. When Sy Montgomery went to spend a day at falconer
Nancy Cowan's farm, home to a dozen magnificent birds of prey, it
was the start of a deep love affair. Nancy allowed her to work with
Jazz, a feisty, four-year-old, female Harris's hawk with a wingspan
of more than four feet. Not a pet, Jazz was a fierce predator with
talons that could pierce skin and bone and yet, she was willing to
work with a human to hunt. From the first moment Jazz swept down
from a tree and landed on Sy's leather gloved fist, Sy fell under
the hawk's magnetic spell. Over the next few years, Sy spent more
time with these magnificent creatures, getting to know their
extraordinary abilities and instincts. They are deeply emotional
animals, quick to show anger and frustration, and can hold a grudge
for years. But they are also loyal and intensely aware of their
surroundings. In this mesmerizing account, featuring sixteen pages
of gorgeous color photographs, Sy passionately and vividly reveals
the wonderous world of hawks and what they can teach us about
nature, life, and love.
When Temple Grandin was born, her parents knew she was
different. Years later she was diagnosed with autism. Temple's
doctor recommended institutionalizing her, but her mother believed
in her. Temple went to school instead. Today, Dr. Temple Grandin, a
scientist and professor of animal science at Colorado State
University, is an autism advocate and her world-changing career
revolutionized the livestock industry. This compelling biography
and Temple's personal photos take us inside her extraordinary mind
and open the door to a broader understanding of autism.
A New York Times bestseller! National Book Award finalist Sy
Montgomery reflects on the personalities and quirks of 13
animals--her friends--who have profoundly affected her in this
stunning, poetic, and life-affirming memoir featuring illustrations
by Rebecca Green. Understanding someone who belongs to another
species can be transformative. No one knows this better than
author, naturalist, and adventurer Sy Montgomery. To research her
books, Sy has traveled the world and encountered some of the
planet's rarest and most beautiful animals. From tarantulas to
tigers, Sy's life continually intersects with and is informed by
the creatures she meets. This restorative memoir reflects on the
personalities and quirks of thirteen animals--Sy's friends--and the
truths revealed by their grace. It also explores vast themes: the
otherness and sameness of people and animals; the various ways we
learn to love and become empathetic; how we find our passion; how
we create our families; coping with loss and despair; gratitude;
forgiveness; and most of all, how to be a good creature in the
world.
On remote Codfish Island off the southern coast of New Zealand
live the last ninety-one kakapo parrots on earth. These trusting,
flightless, and beautiful birds--the largest and most unusual
parrots on earth--have suffered devastating population loss.
Now, on an island refuge with the last of the species, New
Zealand's National Kakapo Recovery Team is working to restore the
kakapo population. With the help of fourteen humans who share a
single hut and a passion for saving these odd ground-dwelling
birds, the kakapo are making a comeback in New Zealand.
Follow intrepid animal lovers Sy Montgomery and Nic Bishop on a
ten-day excursion to witness the exciting events in the life of the
kakapo.
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