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2) Elephants
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Stomp, tromp, and clomp through jungles and savannas to meet the world's nose-iest animal, the elephant! Learn all about their families, homes, and special body parts, and discover how people are working to save these gentle giants"--Back cover.
3) Elephants
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents an introduction to elephants, discussing their bodies, families, eating and bathing habits, and evolution, briefly explains why elephants are becoming scarce.
4) 5 elephants
Author
Publisher
Fitzhenry & Whiteside
Pub. Date
[2014?]
Language
English
Description
Profiles of five famous elephants introduce young nature enthusiasts to the stories of thriving wild elephant Echo, solitary zoo elephant Lucy, sanctuary elephant Tarra, tragic entertainment elephant Tusko, and rehabilitated elephant Thandora.
5) Elephants!
Author
Series
Publisher
Boyds Mills Press, an imprint of Boyds Mills & Kane
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Learn all about the elephant in this nonfiction picture book that explores every aspect of these giant mammals.
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Let your little explorer take a trip to Africa to track down Elephant and his incredible animal friends. They can say hello to Lion, Hippo, and Zebra in their natural habitat, but where could Elephant be?"-- provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Creative Editions
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Elephants, with their matriarchal societies, long memories, and demonstrations of emotional connections, are some of the world's most treasured animals. However, they are also among the most threatened. It is up to humans to protect them before it is too late"-- povided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
David Macaulay Studio, Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"This nonfiction picture book follows an elephant's growth from a newborn calf to a full-grown adult in one of the most socially and structurally complex family groups on earth."--
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Elephants are the largest land animals and a favorite at the zoo. Theyre so loved its hard to imagine the gentle creatures can be very dangerous at times. In fact, theyre responsible for killing over a hundred people each year in India. This riveting book explains why such tragedies occur.
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that an elephant's tusks never stop growing? Did you know that elephants can sometimes purr like giant cats? And that they use six sets of teeth throughout their lives? Impress your friends and teachers with these facts and more in The Truth About Elephants, a wildly entertaining (not to mention hilarious) nonfiction picture book offering everything you want to know about this majestic animal."-- provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Lil' Libros
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
Español
Description
Inspirado por una de las canciones más queridas de América Latina, "Un Elefante se Balanceaba", este libro presentará a los pequeños a los números y sus primeras palabras en inglés y español.
Inspired by one of the most beloved nursery rhymes in Latin America, "Un Elefante se Balanceaba," this book will introduce little ones to numbers and their first English and Spanish words.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Stories and facts that reveal the real-life survival challenges that have caused elephants to become endangered, and information about what kids can do to support conservation efforts.
Author
Publisher
NubeOcho
Pub. Date
2021
Language
Español
Description
Alguna vez te has preguntado por qu ̌los elefantes tienen miedo a los ratones? ¡No tienes que ser grande para tener un gran plan! Una travesura de ratones inventa una forma de mantenerse a salvo en una jungla llena de elefantes.
Have you ever wondered why elephants are afraid of mice? You don't have to be big to have a big plan! A mischief of mice devise a way of staying safe in a jungle full of elephants.
15) Elephant
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company, a division of ABDO
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces elephants, describing how they look and move, what they eat, how they care for their young, and where they live.
Author
Publisher
Sterling Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Follow one adorable baby elephant as she explores the world around her and learn all about these remarkable animals along the way. Meet a baby elephant and see how she grows, from birth to adulthood. Developed with the American Museum of Natural History, this accessible nonfiction picture book features beautiful nature photography and an engaging narrative that will appeal to animal-loving kids."-- provided by publisher.
Series
Animals in the Quran volume 10
Publisher
Kisa Kids Publications
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Abraha and his giant army of elephants are on their way to crush the Holy Ka'bah. The entire city of Mecca is in a panic, except Abdul Mutallib. He knows that Allah is the keeper of the Ka'bah and He will protect it."--Page [4] of cover.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Editions
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Rumble and mumble. Trumpet and stomp! Meet Kamala, Rani, Bozie, Swarna, and Spike! These busy Asian elephants have formed a family at the Smithsonian's National Zoo. Discover a day in the life of this elephant herd, how keepers interact with them, and how this work helps wild elephants thousands of miles away. Created in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution, this fact-filled picture book will help young learners get to know these incredible...
19) Elephants
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"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...
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"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"-- provided by publisher.
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