Starred ReviewStarred Review The Search for Olinguito
Discovering a New Species
From the Series Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries
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.
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Awards
- Notable AwardNotable Award Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year
- Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books
Reviews
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
“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
Starred ReviewStarred Review School Library Journal
“This quick but wondrous look at the scientific search for the olinguito is an excellent addition to science collections.”—starred, School Library Journal
Starred ReviewStarred Review Kirkus Reviews
“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
Booklist
“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
