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The Search for Olinguito

Discovering a New Species
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In the dark, Kristofer Helgen and a group of scientists peered up into the treetops of the Ecuadorian cloud forest. Staring back at them was a furry, four-legged creature. Could it be the mysterious, wild olinguito?

Helgen had been studying the olingo, a relative of raccoons, for years. As he examined their pelts and skulls in museums, he noticed differences in a few. Through scientific investigating, he realized the different examples weren't olingos at all--he had discovered a completely new species.

Next, he just had to find it--if it still existed. Follow Helgen's real-life science adventure through museums, laboratories, and the cloud forest as he makes an exciting modern discovery.

Product Details

PublisherMillbrook Press (Tm)
Publish DateJanuary 01, 2017
Pages40
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconHardback
EAN/UPC9781512410150
Dimensions9.3 X 9.3 X 0.3 inches | 0.7 pounds
BISAC Categories: Kids, Kids

About the Author

Sandra Markle is the author of numerous award-winning books for children. A former elementary science teacher, she is a nationally-known science education consultant. Markle has received many honors for her series Animal Predators, Animal Scavengers, and Animal Prey. Several titles have been named as National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)/Children's Book Council (CBC) Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12, and Animal Predators was honored as a Top 10 Youth Nonfiction Series by Booklist.

Over 500 schools participate in Markle's Book Explorers program which provides free resource-packed emails and classroom activities. Markle lives in Lakewood Ranch, Florida with her husband, photographer Skip Jeffery.

Reviews

"Helgen's identification of a topic for study and the years-long trajectory of his research are laid out in economical, orderly chapters, supplemented with large photos and and maps that are nicely adapted to science-classroom use."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

-- (5/1/2017 12:00:00 AM)

"In this latest title, science educator Markle provides a stellar description of a long-term scientific investigation . . . . A compelling account of the solution of a scientific mystery."--starred, Kirkus Reviews

-- (12/15/2016 12:00:00 AM)

"This quick but wondrous look at the scientific search for the olinguito is an excellent addition to science collections."--starred, School Library Journal

-- (1/1/2017 12:00:00 AM)

"This unique approach to animal study gives readers insight into a less commonly discussed area of scientific research, while simultaneously illuminating an elusive, 'new' animal."--Booklist

-- (12/1/2016 12:00:00 AM)

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