A Herd of Elephants

A Herd of Elephants
Author: Amy Kortuem
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2019-05-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1977118488

When a group of elephants live together, it's called a herd. Learn about life in a herd of elephants why these animals like to stick together. Find out how living together with others helps elephants stay safe, find food, and raise their young.

A Herd of Elephants

A Herd of Elephants
Author: Graeme Base
Publisher: Viking
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-10
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780670078554

A group of elephants is called a herd. But what are other animal groups called? Graeme Base's distinctive artwork comes alive in this beautiful fold-out book for the very young.

The Elephants Come Home

The Elephants Come Home
Author: Kim Tomsic
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 70
Release: 2021-05-18
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1797201107

The amazing true story of a herd of elephants, the man who saved them, and the miracle of love that brought them home. One day in 1999, Lawrence Anthony and Françoise Malby hear that a herd of wild African elephants need a new home. They welcome the elephants to their wildlife sanctuary—Thula Thula—with open arms. But the elephants are much less sure they want to stay. How will Lawrence prove to them that they are safe and loved? What follows is a gorgeously illustrated real-life story of a friendship . . . and the story of the miraculous way that love given freely will return—greater and more wonderful than it began. • TOUCHING ANIMAL FRIENDSHIPS: Owen and Mzee, Tarra and Bella, Rescue and Jessica . . . touching true stories of the emotional bonds possible between species are charming, and speak to the limitlessness of love. • ELEPHANT APPEAL: Elephants are one of the most fascinating and charming wild animals in all of nature. This heartwarming true story will intrigue and inspire children, and turn even the most reluctant readers into elephant enthusiasts. • CONSERVATION THEME: This book tells the true story of caring for one of the world's most beloved endangered animals: the African elephant. This book is a great, upbeat jumping-off point for discussions of the importance of preserving endangered species and their environments. • ENGAGING NONFICTION: There's no better way to get readers hooked on factual books than to offer them real-life stories with heart and meaning. • STRONG CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) emphasize learning about animal habitats/biomes in K–2 curriculums, while later grades address topics like conservation and endangered species. With a depth of research and an engaging, highly visual narrative, this book is an excellent resource for librarians and primary school educators. Perfect for: • Kindergarten and elementary school teachers • Parents and grandparents • Librarians • Lovers of animals, wildlife, and the natural world • Zoo and natural history museumgoers

The Elephant Whisperer

The Elephant Whisperer
Author: ANTHONY. LAWRENCE
Publisher:
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2017-07-13
Genre:
ISBN: 9781509838530

When South African conservationist Lawrence Anthony was asked to accept a herd of 'rogue' elephants on his Thula Thula game reserve in Zululand, his common sense told him to refuse. But he was the herd's last chance of survival - dangerous and unpredictable, they would be killed if Anthony wouldn't take them in. As Anthony risked his life to create a bond with the troubled elephants and persuade them to stay on his reserve, he came to realize what a special family they were, from the wise matriarch Nana, who guided the herd, to her warrior sister Frankie, always ready to see off any threat, and their children who fought so hard to survive. With unforgettable characters and exotic wildlife, this is an enthralling book that will appeal to animal lovers and adventurous souls everywhere.

How to Be an Elephant

How to Be an Elephant
Author: Katherine Roy
Publisher: David Macaulay Studio
Total Pages: 53
Release: 2017-09-19
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1626721785

"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."--

A Parade of Elephants

A Parade of Elephants
Author: Kevin Henkes
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2021-08-31
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0063091445

New York Times–bestselling and Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes follows five joyful elephants as they march from dawn to dusk. Where are they going? Read and find out! This engaging picture book is just right for the youngest reader and is a perfect choice for story time and bedtime sharing. Up and down, over and under, through and around . . . five big and brightly colored elephants are on a mission in this picture book for young children by Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes. Where are they going? What will they do when they get there? It’s a surprise! With a text shimmering with repetition and rhythm, bright pastel illustrations, large and readable type, and an adorable parade of elephants, Kevin Henkes introduces basic concepts such as numbers, shapes, adjectives, adverbs, and daytime and nighttime. A Parade of Elephants is an ALA Notable Book and an excellent choice for story time as well as bedtime sharing.

A Herd of Elephants

A Herd of Elephants
Author: Richard Spilsbury
Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2004
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781403446893

Why do elephants live in a herd? Who keeps young elephants safe? How do elephants greet each other? Find the answers to these and many more questions in A Herd of Elephants. Many mammals live alone, but most elephants live together in groups called herds. Read this book to look at the fascinating life and habits of elephants and to see how a herd works.

The Amboseli Elephants

The Amboseli Elephants
Author: Cynthia J. Moss
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Total Pages: 401
Release: 2011-03-15
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0226542238

Elephants have fascinated humans for millennia. Aristotle wrote of them with awe and Hannibal used them in warfare. This book is the summation of what's been learned from the Amboseli Elephant Research Project (AERP) - the longest continuously running elephant research project in the world.

Love, Life, and Elephants

Love, Life, and Elephants
Author: Daphne Sheldrick
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Total Pages: 569
Release: 2012-05-08
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1429942711

Daphne Sheldrick, whose family arrived in Africa from Scotland in the 1820s, is the first person ever to have successfully hand-reared newborn elephants. Her deep empathy and understanding, her years of observing Kenya's rich variety of wildlife, and her pioneering work in perfecting the right husbandry and milk formula have saved countless elephants, rhinos, and other baby animals from certain death. In this heartwarming and poignant memoir, Daphne shares her amazing relationships with a host of orphans, including her first love, Bushy, a liquid-eyed antelope; Rickey-Tickey-Tavey, the little dwarf mongoose; Gregory Peck, the busy buffalo weaver bird; Huppety, the mischievous zebra; and the majestic elephant Eleanor, with whom Daphne has shared more than forty years of great friendship. But this is also a magical and heartbreaking human love story between Daphne and David Sheldrick, the famous Tsavo Park warden. It was their deep and passionate love, David's extraordinary insight into all aspects of nature, and the tragedy of his early death that inspired Daphne's vast array of achievements, most notably the founding of the world-renowned David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and the Orphans' Nursery in Nairobi National Park, where Daphne continues to live and work to this day. Encompassing not only David and Daphne's tireless campaign for an end to poaching and for conserving Kenya's wildlife, but also their ability to engage with the human side of animals and their rearing of the orphans expressly so they can return to the wild, Love, Life, and Elephants is alive with compassion and humor, providing a rare insight into the life of one of the world's most remarkable women.

Baby Elephant Joins the Herd

Baby Elephant Joins the Herd
Author: American Museum of Natural History
Publisher: First Discoveries
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781454932123

Developed with the American Museum of Natural History, this accessible picture book follows a baby elephant from birth to adulthood. It features beautiful nature photography and an engaging narrative that will appeal to animal-loving kids. Full color.