| Kakapo Rescue: Saving the World's Strangest Parrot Contributor(s): Montgomery, Sy (Author), Bishop, Nic (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0618494170 ISBN-13: 9780618494170 Publisher: Clarion Books
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Birds - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Endangered - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Conservation & Protection |
| Dewey: 639.978 |
| LCCN: 2009045250 |
| Age Level: 10-12 |
| Grade Level: 5-7 |
| Lexile Measure: 950(Not Available) |
| Guided Reading: W (Grade 6) |
| Series: Scientists in the Field (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 10.89" W x 9.26" L (1.42 lbs) 80 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Oceania |
| Features: Bibliography, Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Price on Product |
| Awards: Young Hoosier Book Award, Nominee, Intermediate, 2013 Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award, Winner, Children's Book, 2011 Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award, Nominee, Children's, 2012 Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens, Recommended, Ten to Fourteen, 2011 Grand Canyon Reader Award, Nominee, Nonfiction, 2015 Cybils, Finalist, Nonfiction-Mid Gr/YA, 2010 |
| Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 04/01/2010 Booklist 04/15/2010 pg. 45 Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 06/01/2010 - Book Of Special Distinction School Library Journal 06/01/2010 pg. 134 Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2010 pg. 136 Kirkus Best Children's Books 11/15/2010 pg. 9 Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/2011 pg. 11 Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2010 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 136550 Reading Level: 6.4 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 3.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 2011 Sibert Medal Winner Now, on an island refuge with the last of the species, New Zealand's National Kakapo Recovery Team is working to restore the kakapo population. With the help of fourteen humans who share a single hut and a passion for saving these odd ground-dwelling birds, the kakapo are making a comeback in New Zealand. Follow intrepid animal lovers Sy Montgomery and Nic Bishop on a ten-day excursion to witness the exciting events in the life of the kakapo. |
Contributor Bio(s): Montgomery, Sy: - In addition to researching films, articles, and over twenty books, National Book Award finalist Sy Montgomery has been honored with a Sibert Medal, two Science Book and Film Prizes from the National Association for the Advancement of Science, three honorary degrees, and many other awards. She lives in Hancock, New Hampshire, with her husband, Howard Mansfield, and their border collie, Thurber. Website: symontgomery.com Twitter: @SyTheAuthor.Bishop, Nic: - Nic Bishop, who holds a doctorate in the biological sciences, is the photographer of many acclaimed books for children. He lives in Auckland, New Zealand.Visit his website at: nicbishop.com |
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