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Wonders of elephants Wonders of elephants Sigmund A. Lavine,Vincent Scuro Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and natural habitat of the two species of elephants, the African and the Asian. Also discusses their relationship with human beings throughout the ag… OL12271665W
The Asiatic elephant The Asiatic elephant William R. Sanford Describes the Asiatic elephant, how it lives, its eating and mating habits, and the threats to its existence. OL15129669W
Baby elephant Baby elephant Lucille Recht Penner Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of a herd of African elephants and the day in the life of a new baby born among them. OL15212645W
African elephants African elephants Brenda Haugen "Describes the life cycle and characteristics of African elephants, including physical and environmental threats to the species"--Provided by publisher. OL16455145W
Elephants past and present Elephants past and present Marianne Johnston Discusses the prehistoric ancestors, evolution, and modern species of elephants. OL17906765W
Elephants Elephants Cynthia Overbeck Bix Discusses the largest land animal on earth, which now lives only in Africa and Asia. OL1808497W
What's it like to be a baby elephant? What's it like to be a baby elephant? Honor Head Describes the everyday life and behavior of a young elephant, comparing them to those of a child. OL1876241W
Circle, triangle, elephant Circle, triangle, elephant Kenji Oikawa "Circle, triangle ... elephant!? A big book of shapes, with a bit of silliness mixed in"-- OL19712158W
Un elefante Un elefante Patty Rodríguez 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. Inspirado… OL19728539W
Mission: elephant rescue Mission: elephant rescue Ashlee Brown Blewett Shares stories and facts that reveal the real-life survival challenges that have caused elephants to become endangered, and provides information about what kids can do to support conservation efforts… OL20002118W
Natumi takes the lead Natumi takes the lead Gerry Ellis After losing her mother, shy Natumi is rescued by a team from the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, an orphanage for baby elephants. At the shelter, Natumi hides behind keepers legs to watch the other… OL20039292W
Big, Rough and Wrinkly (What Am I) Big, Rough and Wrinkly (What Am I) Moira Butterfield A riddle asking the reader to guess which animal is being described precedes information about different parts of an elephant's body, how it behaves, and where it lives. OL2215263W
Elephant in the attic Elephant in the attic Lisa Regan "... first introduction to animals around the world, looking at how and where they live and what they need to survive.-- OL23393883W
Elephants Elephants Sydnie Meltzer Kleinhenz "Discusses elephants, their African habitat, food, and behavior -- in both English and Spanish"--Provided by publisher. OL2633151W
Elefantes Elefantes Finn Ward Introduces readers to elephants living at the zoo, including their physical characteristics and behaviors. OL27311885W
Elephants around the world Elephants around the world Sylvia A. Johnson A young boy learns about elephants from a visit to the zoo, attending the circus, and reading at home. OL3243340W
Elephants = Elephants = JoAnn Early Macken Photographs and simple bilingual text introduce the physical characteristics and behavior of elephants, one of many animals kept in zoos. OL3345571W
Elephant school Elephant school Stewart, John Describes a government training school in Thailand where elephants are taught special skills needed for work in the teak forests. OL6088689W
Elephants Elephants Rogers, Edmund. Describes the African elephant and follows a herd of elephants during a day in the African forest and grassland as they search for food and water. OL6670386W
Mamakuu's family Mamakuu's family Jan Thiede Describes the close family structure of African elephants who are constantly traveling in search of food. OL6911627W
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