What Is an Elephant? (Science of Living Things) |  | Authors: Bobbie Kalman, John Crossingham
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
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Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 1822039
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Pages: 32
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 8.5 x 0.3
ISBN: 0865059667
Dewey Decimal Number: 599.67
EAN: 9780865059665
ASIN: 0865059667
Publication Date: September 1997
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Product Description
This work is for ages 6-12. As the world's largest land animals, elephants inspire awe in all of us - an awe that has led to myths of might and memory. Despite its immense strength, however, the elephant is a timid creature that uses its power only to defend itself against predators. Kids will learn many facts about these gentle pachyderms, including: the social structure of elephants, in which the female is the leader; the animal's many, dextrous uses for its trunk; the history of the elephant's even larger ancestors, including woolly mammoths; the dangers that poaching, loss of habitat, and the ivory trade pose to the elephant's future.
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Lots of interesting Elephant info August 22, 2004
Karen Woodworth Roman (DeKalb, IL)
Filled with interesting facts. For example, did you know that manatees and elephants are related or that an elephant get six sets of molars in its lifetime? Shows the elephant family tree. Lengthy discussion of elephant physical characteristics. Also covers such topics as communication, social life, habitat, life cycle, and Asian/African elephant differences. Mentions that young elephant may continue to drink milk for up to ten years. Has good photographs and simple book design as well as a glossary and an index. Karen Woodworth-Roman, Children's Science Book Review.
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