snow leopard

"This book gives . . . facts about snow leopards and their lives in the wild"--Provided by publisher.

"This book gives . . . facts about snow leopards and their lives in the wild"--Provided by publisher.

An interesting and informative look into the life and behavior of snow leopards for young readers.This book covers the physical characteristics, habitat, family life, behavior, and conservation of snow leopards.

This high-interest narrative nonfiction title introduces young readers to snow leopards--secretive big cats that live in the mountains of Asia--and an amazing scientist who studies them. This book is packed with exciting wildlife encounters, basic facts about snow leopards, and first-hand accounts from a scientist at work in the field. Each book includes a table of contents, sidebars, glossary of key words, fast facts, index, and author biography.

An illustrated introduction to snow leopards that discusses their physical characteristics and behavior.

"A look at snow leopards, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their retractable claws, behaviors, relationships with humans, and their ability to survive changing climates in the world today"--Provided by publisher.

"Native to several mountain ranges and plateaus in south Asia and eastern Europe, the snow leopard has been threatened by habitat loss, poaching, and a reduced food source. Learn how collaborative programs across borders and with local people have helped the species populations in some areas remain steady, and also benefit the big cat's main food source, wild sheep and goats, whose numbers are reduced by hunters and competition for grazing from livestock"--Provided by publisher.

"Join a zoologist in the Himalayan mountains as he searches for the elusive snow leopard"--Provided by publisher.

A snow leopard and her cubs have been separated from their territory by an avalanche in the Himalaya Mountains, and it is up to Ben and Zoe to find the rare cats and guide them to safety before the local villagers poison them.

Tundra biomes are known for being frigid, with brief summers and few trees. Despite this harsh environment, tundra biomes are home to many different species of plants and animals. Readers will learn about the highly adapted creatures, such as arctic foxes and musk oxen, living in tundra habitats around the world.