Scientists in the Field (Hardcover): Quest for the Tree Kangaroo : An Expedition to the Cloud Forest of New Guinea (Hardcover)

from skane86

This is a fantastic nonfiction work about tree kangaroos with a whimsical writing style that adds an almost magical aspect to the narrative. The book also manages to be informative without sounding overtly technical or dry. The photos are brilliantly executed, portraying a beautiful, fanciful wor...

from AnnieGoodwin

"Quest for the Tree Kangaroo" is an excellent nonfiction text about a group of researchers who are on a quest to find a very rare bread of kangaroo in New Guinea, the tree kangaroo. The group voyages through the harsh conditions of the rain forest by the guide of some New Guinea locals. The tree ...

from PaigeMcIlwain

Quest for the Tree Kangaroo is a nonfictional book describes the research and expedition of a group devoted to learning more about the tree kangaroo. The group consisting of scientists, an artist, a veterinarian, and some very special natives of Papua New Guinea journey through the rain and cloud...

from dhn

Quest for the Tree Kangaroo is a wonderful narrative about one woman and her team that went on a journey in the cloud forest of New Guinea to learn about the beautiful Matschie's tree kangaroo. The entire expedition is recorded with great attention to detail. The supplies needed for the trip, the...

from Scottid

Wow.Beautiful photographs document and bring to life the expedition of a team of scientists into Papua, New Guinea as they search for the elusive tree kangaroo. Maps are kid friendly and colorful, the text reads as an accessible story and the photos are absolutely amazing. It is written in a styl...