1. Bibliography
Montgomery, Sy. 2006. Quest for the Tree Kangaree an Expedition to the Cloud Forest of New Guinea. Ill. Nic Bishop. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company. ISBN: 978-0618-49641-9.2. Plot Summary
Montgomery presents a great introduction to a little-known creature: the tree kangaroo. The fascinating expedition to the cloud forest of Papua New Guinea with a scientific research team headed by Lisa Dabek and accompanied by photographer Nic Bishop draws readers in with both well written accounts of the adventure and vivid photographs. The amazing team that tracks this interesting animal inspires readers to conserve, to help, and to enjoy the world around us.
3. Critical Analysis
This beautiful book is well organized and provides a chronological account of the journey into Papua New Guinea. Readers are introduced to the people and culture of New Guinea, which adds an element of human interest to this account of an expedition in search of a unique creature. The attention to detail and accurate scientific representation provided is noteworthy. The collaboration between Montgomery and Bishop on previous works leads to an expectant anticipation of another beautiful, interesting installment in the field of children's nonfiction work. Nic Bishop's exquisite photographs provide insight and a perspective like none other. He truly captures the surroundings encountered by the research team so perfectly that readers sense that they miss nothing.
The addition at the end of the book of some high interest sections give readers further inspiration and connections. One is entitled "Lisa's Advice for Kids" is a great way to encourage children to explore natural science. Another section called "Tree Kangaroos Near You" provides readers with online resources to locate tree kangaroos in zoos around the United States as well as other online resources of interest. The main body of the book discusses the language of the people of the region, so the section entitled "Let's Tok Pisin" really gives readers an opportunity to speak a different language. This connection provides a way to understand how people around the world are similar to us even though they speak a different language.
4. Review Excerpts
2007: Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.)This beautiful book is well organized and provides a chronological account of the journey into Papua New Guinea. Readers are introduced to the people and culture of New Guinea, which adds an element of human interest to this account of an expedition in search of a unique creature. The attention to detail and accurate scientific representation provided is noteworthy. The collaboration between Montgomery and Bishop on previous works leads to an expectant anticipation of another beautiful, interesting installment in the field of children's nonfiction work. Nic Bishop's exquisite photographs provide insight and a perspective like none other. He truly captures the surroundings encountered by the research team so perfectly that readers sense that they miss nothing.
The addition at the end of the book of some high interest sections give readers further inspiration and connections. One is entitled "Lisa's Advice for Kids" is a great way to encourage children to explore natural science. Another section called "Tree Kangaroos Near You" provides readers with online resources to locate tree kangaroos in zoos around the United States as well as other online resources of interest. The main body of the book discusses the language of the people of the region, so the section entitled "Let's Tok Pisin" really gives readers an opportunity to speak a different language. This connection provides a way to understand how people around the world are similar to us even though they speak a different language.
4. Review Excerpts
2007: Horn Book Starred: "she enthusiastically engages with the people, plants, and animals she encounters on the trip"
2006: Booklist Starred: " another beautifully illustrated entry in the Scientists in the Field series"
5. Connections
5. Connections
Research other animals that are in danger of becoming extinct and write a plan demonstrating a way people can help to save them.
Create a map illustrating where and how the team traveled to study the tree kangaroo.
Locate other works by Montgomery and Bishop and compare the presentation of material. For example, The Tarantula Scientist.
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