Quest for the Tree Kangaroo
Discover a mysterious tree-dwelling creature in Papua New Guinea's cloud forest.
Book Series · 15 Books
In order from Quest for the Tree Kangaroo to Condor Comeback.
Discover a mysterious tree-dwelling creature in Papua New Guinea's cloud forest.
15 books · Published 2006–2020
Discover a mysterious tree-dwelling creature in Papua New Guinea's cloud forest.
Track ocean trash to uncover secrets and protect marine life.
Discover how elephants communicate through their limbs in the African desert.
Two rovers defy odds on Mars, seeking signs of ancient water.
Bats face a deadly disease. Can scientists save them?
Explore dolphin intelligence and its implications for humans and the ocean's future.
Can cheetahs and farmers coexist to prevent extinction?
Can a team stop a beetle invasion threatening forests and communities?
Dive into the mysteries of octopus intelligence and uncover secrets of the ocean.
Uncover Pluto's secrets with New Horizons' groundbreaking mission.
Can NASA's daring mission unlock the secrets of hurricane prediction before disaster strikes?
A new island emerges; can life take hold in its harsh environment?
Uncover the truth about misunderstood hyenas through groundbreaking research in a male-dominated field.
Chase tornadoes to unlock their secrets and save lives.
Can scientists save the California condor from extinction?
There are 15 books in the Scientists in the Field series. It began with Quest for the Tree Kangaroo in 2006, and the newest book, Condor Comeback, was published in 2020.
The series is best for ages 10–14, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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