Orbis Pictus Award · 2007

The 2007 Orbis Pictus Award

Quest for the Tree Kangaroo won the 2007 Orbis Pictus Award. Browse it alongside both honor books, with ages and reading levels for each.

2007 Orbis Pictus Award Winner
Quest for the Tree Kangaroo
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2006

Quest for the Tree Kangaroo

By Sy Montgomery · Scientists in the Field series

Discover a mysterious tree-dwelling creature in Papua New Guinea's cloud forest.

Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor (2007)Orbis Pictus Award (2007)
80 pages· 15,496 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 431 ratings
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Summary: In the cloud forests of Papua New Guinea, a creature that looks like a bear, climbs like a monkey, and carries a pouch like a kangaroo awaits discovery. Join a team of intrepid scientists as they venture into the dense jungle to track the elusive Matschie’s tree kangaroo. What secrets does this enigmatic animal hold, and how does it survive in such a unique habitat? Embark on a journey of exploration and wonder, where every rustle in the leaves could reveal a new discovery.
2007 Honor Books
Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2006

Gregor Mendel

By Cheryl Bardoe, Jos A Smith (Illustrator)

Discover how a friar's pea experiments unlocked the secrets of heredity.

40 pages· 2,138 words· Est. 17 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 510 ratings
$21.95Save 5%
Summary: In a quiet monastery, Gregor Mendel, a humble friar, embarks on a groundbreaking journey to uncover the mysteries of heredity. Through meticulous experiments with peas, he reveals the hidden rules of trait inheritance, challenging the scientific world. How do traits pass from parent to offspring? Mendel's quest for answers leads to a revolutionary theory, laying the foundation for modern genetics. Dive into the story of a man whose curiosity and perseverance changed our understanding of life itself. Will his discoveries gain the recognition they deserve?
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2006

Freedom Walkers

Discover the boycott that defied segregation and sparked a movement for equality in 1950s Alabama.

112 pages· 17,804 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,359 ratings
$14.99Save 7%
Summary: In 1950s Alabama, ordinary citizens like Rosa Parks and Claudette Colvin ignite a pivotal boycott against segregation. As Martin Luther King Jr. rises to lead, the community unites in a courageous stand for justice. Through eyewitness accounts and powerful images, this narrative reveals the unsung heroes and collective efforts that fueled a historic fight for civil rights. How did these brave actions shape the future, and what can they teach us about the power of unity and protest today? Dive into a story of resilience and change that continues to inspire.
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