Description
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
| Publisher | Millbrook Press (Tm) |
| Publish Date | January 01, 2017 |
| Pages | 40 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Hardback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781512410150 |
| Dimensions | 9.1 X 9.3 X 0.4 inches | 0.9 pounds |
About the Author
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
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