Quest for the Tree Kangaroo: An Expedition to the Cloud Forest of New Guinea
by Sy Montgomery and Nic Bishop • Part of the Scientists in the Field Series
It looks like a bear, but isn't one. It climbs... read more
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- Grade
- 1-8
- Genre
- Nonfiction
Year Published 2006
Word Count 15,496
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 830L
- ATOS Reading Level: 5.3
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 109814, 2.0 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- Science
- Social Studies
- Lists With This Book
- ELA Text Exemplars, 4-5
- Wonders Trade Books, Grade 4
- Journeys, Grade 5
Our Original Resources 8
Meet-the-Author Movie with Sy Montgomery
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Nic Bishop
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Sy Montgomery
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In-depth Written Interview with Sy Montgomery
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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View Comprehensive Text Complexity Measures
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Authors 6
Audio Name Pronunciation with Nic Bishop
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Sy Montgomery
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Author Interviews 6
Meet-the-Author Movie with Sy Montgomery
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In-depth Written Interview with Sy Montgomery
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Interview with Nic Bishop
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Tenacity and Ethics of Scientific Photography by Nic Bishop
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Interview with Sy Montgomery
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Interview with Sy Montgomery
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 5
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Lesson Plan from ReadWorks.org
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Lesson Plan from Scientists in the Field
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Lesson Plan from Indiana Library Federation
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Awards & Distinctions 5
Outstanding Science Trade Books, 2005-2022
Commended, 2007
Orbis Pictus Award, 2000-2022
Winner, 2007
Green Earth Book Award, 2005-2021
Honor, 2007
Notable Children's Books, 1995-2021
Commended, 2007
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