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Explore the lives of elephants with Ranger Rick in this beginning reader with full-color photos of elephants in the wild! What if you wished you were an elephant and then you became one? Could you talk like an elephant? Sleep like an elephant? Live in an elephant family? And would you want to? Find out! Ranger Rick explorers can learn all about elephants in this reader full of fascinating facts, vivid wildlife photographs, a Wild Words glossary, and...
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"Lawrence Anthony and Françoise Malby love animals-so when they hear that a herd of wild African elephants needs a new home, they welcome the herd to their wildlife sanctuary-Thula Thula-with open arms. What follows in this beautifully illustrated true story is an extraordinary cross-species friendship that will move readers and warm the hearts of animal lovers at every age"--
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"Did you know elephants are the world's largest land animals? Male African elephants can reach ten feet tall and weigh up to 16,500 pounds! These endangered animals are beloved for their massive ears, thick skin, and flexible trunks, as well as their remarkable intelligence and empathy. And despite their size, the more you get to know them, the more you'll realize humans and elephants have a lot in common!"--Publisher's description.
7) Elephant
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Discusses elephants, their physiology, behavior, evolution, relatives, uses by humans, and conservation.
8) Elephants
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"Few animals are more impressive than elephants. They are by far the biggest of all land animals. And yet, elephants are more than mighty. They are sensitive and intelligent creatures who live in large, caring family societies run by females. They have extraordinary senses and communicate in complex ways that scientists are only now starting to understand. Elephants play an essential role in the delicate African and Asian ecosystems. Today, elephant...
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"In 14-year-old Aaron's village in Zambia, poaching for ivory is common practice, and elephants are feared because of the danger they pose to humans and the damage they often cause to crops so important to the villagers' livelihoods. But when Aaron encounters a newborn elephant in distress, his instinct is not to run away, but to jump to its rescue. This is the beginning of a beautiful bond of friendship and a meaningful vocation. This moving story,...
10) Elephants
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Describes the habitat, diet, and physical characteristics of elephants, focusing on the strength of their trunks. Includes color photographs, a list of facts, and a glossary.
11) Elephants
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"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of elephants, Earth's biggest land animals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why elephants' trunks are so long"--Provided by publisher.
12) Elephants
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Briefly describes the physical characteristics, habits, and behavior of elephants, as well as some threats to their existence.
13) Elephants
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An introduction to the elephant's physical features, habitat, life cycle, relationships with other animals, threats they face, and related facts.
17) Elephants
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Photographs and simple text introduce the behavior and habitat of elephants, and a list of resources provides organizations, books, and websites which deal with helping to protect these big mammals.
18) Elephants
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Provides information on the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats of elephant species.