Quest for the Tree Kangaroo: An Expedition to the Cloud Forest of New Guinea Contributor(s): Bishop, Nic (Photographer), Montgomery, Sy (Author) |
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ISBN: 0618496416 ISBN-13: 9780618496419 Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: October 2006 * Out of Print * Annotation: Readers meet the elusive Matschie's tree kangaroo, who makes its home in the ancient trees of Papua New Guinea's cloud forest. Full-color photos. Click for more in this series: Scientists in the Field (Hardcover) |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Mammals |
Dewey: 599.22 |
LCCN: 2005034849 |
Age Level: 10-12 |
Grade Level: 5-7 |
Lexile Measure: 830(Not Available) |
Guided Reading: U (Grade 5) |
Series: Scientists in the Field (Hardcover) |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 11.2" W x 9.1" L (1.35 lbs) 79 pages |
Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian |
Awards: Young Hoosier Book Award, Nominee, Intermediate, 2010 Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award, Honor Book, Children's Book, 2007 Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens, Recommended, Ten to Fourteen, 2007 Beehive Awards, Nominee, Informational, 2009 Orbis Pictus Award, Winner, Children's Nonfiction, 2007 |
Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 10/01/2006 pg. 1020 Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 11/01/2006 pg. 138 - Recommended School Library Journal 12/01/2006 pg. 166 People Weekly 12/11/2006 pg. 56 Booklist 12/01/2006 pg. 58 Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2007 pg. 85 Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/2007 pg. 14 Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2007 pg. 144 - Superior,Well Above Average SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2006 pg. 40 |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 109814 Reading Level: 5.3 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 2.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: A 2007 Sibert Honor Book It looks like a bear, but isn't one. It climbs trees as easily as a monkey-- but isn't a monkey, either. It has a belly pocket like a kangaroo, but what's a kangaroo doing up a tree? Meet the amazing Matschie's tree kangaroo, who makes its home in the ancient trees of Papua New Guinea's cloud forest. And meet the amazing scientists who track these elusive animals. |
Contributor Bio(s): Montgomery, Sy: - In addition to researching films, articles, and over twenty books, National Book Award finalist Sy Montgomery has been honored with a Sibert Medal, two Science Book and Film Prizes from the National Association for the Advancement of Science, three honorary degrees, and many other awards. She lives in Hancock, New Hampshire, with her husband, Howard Mansfield, and their border collie, Thurber. Website: symontgomery.com Twitter: @SyTheAuthor.Bishop, Nic: - Nic Bishop, who holds a doctorate in the biological sciences, is the photographer of many acclaimed books for children. He lives in Auckland, New Zealand.Visit his website at: nicbishop.com |
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