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Publisher
Trinity University Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"From trunk to tail, these thirty-three essential historical, scientific, and cultural writings on the elephant range from folktales to current practices, creating a greater understanding of this creature."--Provided by publisher.
22) 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...
24) I am elephant
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.
25) Elephantastic!
Author
Publisher
Peter Pauper Press, Inc
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Andrew finds a mysterious box in his hallway with a talking stuffed elephant inside! The two friends set off on an adventure. It's a wonderful afternoon--until Mommy interrupts. It turns out the box was meant for someone else"--
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
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.
30) Nancy knows
Author
Publisher
Tundra Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Nancy the elephant knows many things with her remarkable memory--but she also knows that she has forgotten something very important.
31) It is a tree
Author
Series
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
In this retelling of the fable from India, blindfolded children at a party play a guessing game.
Author
Series
Elephant and Piggie books volume 14
Publisher
Hyperion Books for Children
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Gerald the elephant tells his best friend Piggie a long, crazy story about how he broke his trunk.
Author
Series
Elephant and Piggie books volume 5
Publisher
Hyperion Books for Children
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When Elephant accidentally breaks Piggie's new toy, they both experience intense feelings before coming to realize how important their friendship is.
Author
Series
Publisher
Andersen Press USA
Pub. Date
2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
As Elmer the patchwork elephant is strolling through the jungle, he hears a cry for help. A butterfly is trapped. Elmer easily frees her. She promises to help Elmer. But how can a butterfly ever help an elephant?
39) My friend is sad
Author
Series
Elephant and Piggie books volume 2
Publisher
Hyperion Books for Children
Pub. Date
2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When Gerald the Elephant is sad, Piggie is determined cheer him up, but finds after many tries that it only takes the simplest thing to change Gerald's mood.
Author
Series
Elephant and Piggie books volume 7
Publisher
Hyperion Books for Children
Pub. Date
2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Friends Elephant and Piggie are playing outside when it starts to rain, and then they must decide what to do.
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