Quest for the Tree Kangaroo
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2006 · Est. 1.5 hour read

Quest for the Tree Kangaroo

Written by Sy Montgomery

Part of the Scientists in the Field series

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

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80 pages· 15,496 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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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.

From the publisher

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.

Awards

Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor (2007)Orbis Pictus Award (2007)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
80
Words
15,496
Reading age
10–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
830L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.3
F&P level
~T
Scholastic level
U
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
109814
Publication
Published
October 1, 2009
First published
October 30, 2006
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780547248929

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