Saving the Ghost of the Mountain: An Expedition Among Snow Leopards in Mongolia (Scientists in the Field) Hardcover – August 17, 2009

Very interesting account of the difficulties of studying snow lions, which seem to have superb camouflage. Great photos of the area where they live, and of the snow lion itself.

This is an beautifully made book with gorgeous photos of the snow leopards. A must for children and adults who like to learn about these rare animals in their natural habitat.

Great pictures of this most elusive of the great cats

Great book, beautiful pictures, very informative.

This is a travelogue of a Western biologist and conservationist in Mongolia trying to track highly elusive and rare snow leopards. Despite its target age of 4-8th graders and the arresting cover image, there are very very few images of snow leopards in this book - either a 3/4 image of the head and shoulder, or a small snapshot of the researcher with a tranquilized leopard. The focus is on the research process, people, culture, terrain. The back cover of the book is much more a reflection of the focus. So, it was a bit disappointing for my 2nd grade child who adores this animal. The reality is, snow leopards are rare and hard to track. The book reflects this. It's a reality check. But if you are seeking a picture book of snow leopards so you can really see what they look like, their proportions, what their cubs look like, how they hunt or feed or socialize... this is not your book. I checked out http://www.amazon.com/Explore-My-World-Snow-Leopards/dp/1426317034/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER which has many more photos and more of an overview of snow leopards in general... but much less challenging text and not as much of a conservation message.

Gorgeous photographs. Very interesting and well written.

I ordered (and paid for) a new book and was sent a very used copy instead. Ot had a torn dust jacket, yellowed pages, and contained someone's personal stamp inside.

This was a gift for my 12 year old niece and she thoroughly loves it.That is all that need be said.