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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.
What does it take to save one of the world’s rarest animals?
- A Real-Life Adventure: Hike through muddy, leech-filled jungles and climb to 10,000 feet with a team of scientists on a mission.
- Animal Science in Action: Learn how the team uses high-tech radio collars and tracking gear to study the mysterious tree kangaroo without harming it.
- Partners in Conservation: Meet the local people of Papua New Guinea, whose partnership and knowledge are essential to protecting the forest and its creatures.
- Stunning Wildlife Photography: Get an up-close look at one of the world's most elusive mammals through breathtaking, full-color photos on every page.
Sy Montgomery
Researching her films, articles, and more than forty books, Sy Montgomery has trekked into the cloud forest of Papua, New Guinea, cage-dived off Mexico with great white sharks, and scuba-dived off two continents to commune with wild octopuses. A National Book Award finalist, her work has been honored with a Sibert Medal, a Cook Prize Gold Medal, two Science Book and Film prizes from the National Association for the Advancement of Science, four honorary degrees, and many other awards. She lives in Hancock, New Hampshire. Visit her online at symontgomery.com.
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