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Elephants have lived on Earth for million of years. Yet due to illegal hunting and the destruction of their natural habitat, today they are among the most endangered of species. This informative photo essay follows this intelligent giant's day-to-day life and behavior, both in captivity and in the wild. With forty striking full-color photographs, Elephant offers youngsters a fascinating view of this largest of all land animals.
Kids already love the majesty of elephants, but they don't often know how far African elephants travel in search of food and water. This book will explain why elephants migrate for these necessities, often using the same paths they've traveled for years. Engaging photographs of elephants on the move will delight young readers.
This inspirational story about a little elephant who discovers his trumpet blast is different from those of his friends comes with an audio CD with dramatic readings, sound effects, and jazz music composed by Giovanna Imbesi, with vocals by Bryon Holley. Full color.
Large mammals communicate in many ways. Giraffes neck. Elephants wag their ears. Hippopotamuses bellow. All of these signals share specific information with other members of an animal group. Readers will also learn about how humans have decoded the language of elephants.
For fans of Sara Pennypacker’s Pax and Ali Benjamin’s The Thing About Jellyfish, Elephant Touch is a contemporary middle grade novel about overcoming grief that will touch the hearts of its readers. Since the sudden loss of her mother, Quinn has been inconsolable. Her aunt brings her to volunteer at a Thai elephant sanctuary, hoping it will be a healing experience—but when Quinn learns about the previous abuse of the elephants she’s there to help, she’s overcome with even more grief. While crying alone by the river one day, Quinn has a magical encounter with an adult elephant. She marvels at the elephant’s show of compassion, and they develop a strong connection. But when an orphaned baby elephant, also grieving her mother’s death, arrives at the sanctuary in fragile health, Quinn is afraid to get involved. To help save the baby elephant’s life, she must be courageous and use her newfound ability to connect with the elephants—not to mention accept the support of her new human friends. If she can channel her grief into action, she just might find the community and support she’s been missing. But can she find the courage to do it?
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Readers often see baby elephants playing with toys such as balls in zoos. Through this informative look these adorable animals, readers will also learn how playful baby elephants are in their natural habitats. They'll discover elephant adaptations and life cycles through this fun and engaging look at early life science topics. Featuring full-color photographs of these cute animals in action, this is a reading experience that young animal lovers will find educational and enjoyable. How do baby elephants learn to use their trunk? This answer and many more are waiting for your readers to discover.
The largest animal to walk our Earth, the elephant, is a sight to see, whether its in the wild or a zoo. But did you know that they are actually a lot like us humans? Readers will learn how this is especially true regarding emotions, such as tears. This instructive resource will engage readers with tales of elephant emotions, such as tears of the death of a family member and concern over another elephant. They will also learn about body language other than tears that indicates their sadness or other emotions. Full-page photos will help readers visualize what they are reading, while a "Words to Know" section will help them master new vocabulary.
Inspired by true events, this vivid and moving story of a young woman zookeeper and the elephant she's compelled to protect through the German blitz of Belfast during WWll speaks to not only the tragedy of the times, but also to the ongoing sectarian tensions that still exist in Northern Ireland today—perfect for readers of historical and literary fiction alike. Belfast, October 1940. Twenty-year-old zookeeper Hettie Quin arrives at the city docks in time to meet her new charge: an orphaned three-year-old Indian elephant named Violet. As Violet adjusts to her new solitary life in captivity and Hettie mourns the recent loss of her sister and the abandonment of her father, new storm clouds g...
When Hank's class takes a field trip to the zoo, he quickly gets lost after his partner (and nemesis) ditches him. Unable to read the map, Hank wanders and finds himself locked in a habitat with Elsie, an elephant recently rescued and kept isolated. He begins a game of soccer with her, and they become fast friends. But when Hank notices how lonely Elsie is, he's determined to help her find her own animal friends.