Status
Available
Series
Collection
Publication
HMH Books for Young Readers (2016), Edition: Reprint, 80 pages
Description
On remote Codfish Island off the southern coast of New Zealand live the last 91 kakapo parrots on earth. Originally this bird numbered in the millions before humans brought predators to the islands. Now on the isolated island refuge, a team of scientists is trying to restore the kakapo population.
Local notes
Horn Book Guide Starred, 09/30/2010
Montgomery and Bishop trek to Codfish Island off New Zealand's coast to bring us a marvelous account of the efforts of naturalists to save the kakapo. Montgomery's in-depth descriptions and Bishop's glorious photographs cover all aspects of the conservation effort. Layered into the account is information on New Zealand's history, its unique biodiversity, and the devastating consequences of human settlement on its fragile ecosystem.
Montgomery and Bishop trek to Codfish Island off New Zealand's coast to bring us a marvelous account of the efforts of naturalists to save the kakapo. Montgomery's in-depth descriptions and Bishop's glorious photographs cover all aspects of the conservation effort. Layered into the account is information on New Zealand's history, its unique biodiversity, and the devastating consequences of human settlement on its fragile ecosystem.
Awards
Young Hoosier Book Award (Nominee — Intermediate — 2013)
BCCB Blue Ribbon Book (Nonfiction — 2010)
Vermont Golden Dome Book Award (Nominee)
Orbis Pictus Award (Recommended Title — 2011)
Grand Canyon Reader Award (Nominee — Nonfiction — 2015)
AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books (Finalist — 2011)
Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal (Winner — 2011)
CCBC Choices (2011)
Notable Children's Book (2011)
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