Quest for the Tree Kangaroo: An Expedition to the Cloud Forest of New Guinea by Sy Montgomery; photographs by Nic Bishop

This latest entry in the excellent "Scientists in the Field" series tells of a scientific expedition to study the elusive tree kangaroo. High resolution, brilliantly colored photographs pair well with a beautifully written narrative. The author accompanies scientists and native guides on an arduous trip into the isolated cloud forest of Papua New Guinea to search for, capture, and study these rare and endearing creatures. Montgomery has a knack for knowing just the sorts of details that will fascinate young readers. There is much here to entice students to think of science as an exciting adventure. The book has a place in all science classes from grades 5-8 for its demonstration of how the scientific method works in the field. Its Asian setting also lends itself to use in 7th grade social studies classes.