Reviews

Saving the Ghost of the Mountain: An Expedition Among Snow Leopards in Mongolia by Sy Montgomery, Nic Bishop

saidtheraina's review against another edition

3.0

The Scientists in the Field series profiles scientists working in areas from astronomy to wildlife forensics. This volume in the series features Tom McCarthy, “the blue-eyed, bearded conservation director of the Seattle-based Snow Leopard Trust.” The writer and photographer for the book take readers on a trip with McCarthy to the Altai Mountains in Mongolia, where he studies the native snow leopards. The book is full of full-color photographs and illustrations, with sidebars on various aspects of Mongolia and scientific research. McCarthy’s entourage members are each described. In addition to the cultural, scientific, and narrative information, attention is paid to the way that McCarthy came to the field, describing his journey through education and previous jobs. This real-world perspective is beneficial for kids who may be interested in the field as their career. Although occasionally the text overwhelms the photography, overall, this is a well-rounded book about a little-known topic and region of the world.

abigailbat's review against another edition

4.0

Another great entry in the Scientists in the Field series, Saving the Ghost of the Mountain takes the reader along on an expedition to study snow leopards in the deserts of Mongolia. Information about Mongolian people and culture are interspersed with information about the rare, endangered snow leopards and efforts to protect the species.

Recommended for fans of the series and for kids interested in adventure and animals. Pair this title with Horse Song: The Naadam of Mongolia by Ted & Betsy Lewin for a further glimpse into Mongolian life.

Read my full review on my blog:
http://abbylibrarian.blogspot.com/2009/09/book-review-saving-ghost-of-mountain.html

beththebookdragon's review against another edition

3.0

Moderately interesting story; good sidebars on bits of Mongolian history and culture (Genghis Khan!). Great photos.

libscote's review against another edition

4.0

MSBA Nominee 2010-2011

Snow leopards? Mongolia? What could be better?

ki4eva's review against another edition

2.0

I felt like I read more about the people of Mongolia and their heard animals instead of the Snow Leopards.

libscote's review against another edition

4.0

MSBA Nominee 2010-2011

Snow leopards? Mongolia? What could be better?

thisgrrlreads's review against another edition

4.0

Great view of what real scientists do (which can be boring), like other books in The Scientists in the Field series. A lot of cultural information about Mongolia provided as well.