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
36 Total Resources 5 Awards 4 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 3-8
- 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 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- Science
- Lists With This Book
- ELA Text Exemplars, 4-5
- Wonders Trade Books, Grade 4
- Journeys, Grade 5
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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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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 Indiana Library Federation
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Lesson Plan from Scientists in the Field
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Lesson Plan from ReadWorks.org
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Book Readings 1
Video Book Reading narrated by Sy Montgomery
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Awards & Distinctions 5
Orbis Pictus Award, 2000-2025
Winner, 2007
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024
Commended, 2007
Green Earth Book Award, 2005-2024
Honor, 2007
Outstanding Science Trade Books, 2005-2024
Commended, 2007
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