Sy Montgomery
The Quest for the Tree Kangaroo: An Expedition to the Cloud Forest of New Guinea
Stealth Science
Why this book counts
- Life Science
- Environment & Ecology
- Expedition / Survival
- Story / Adventure
- Nature Narrative / Field Discovery
The Quest for the Tree Kangaroo joins scientists in Papua New Guinea's cloud forest as they search for the elusive Matschie's tree kangaroo. Tracking an animal that looks part bear, monkey, and kangaroo turns anatomy, field signs, and habitat into the evidence that moves the expedition forward.
The science inside
- Animals & Zoology
- Conservation
- Scientific Discovery & Careers
- Ecosystems
Your child will meet:
- Matschie's tree kangaroo has body structures and movement suited to life in a forest canopy.
- Field scientists combine direct sightings, tracks, location records, and careful handling to study an elusive species.
- A rare animal's survival depends on the condition and continuity of its cloud-forest habitat.
- An expedition must document observations so other researchers can evaluate and build on them.
Use it this way
Parent effort: Quick discussion
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.
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