The Day of the Elephant

The Day of the Elephant
Author: Barbara Ker Wilson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2005
Genre: Children's stories
ISBN: 9780207200595

A brave elephant, Mae Jabu, saves a group of children in southern Thailand during the Indian Ocean tsunami disaster. Suggested level: junior.

The Last Elephants

The Last Elephants
Author: Colin Bell
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Total Pages: 563
Release: 2019-03-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1775846830

The Africa-wide Great Elephant Census of 2016 produced shocking findings: a decimated elephant population whose numbers were continuing to plummet. Elephants are killed, on average, every 15–20 minutes – a situation that will see the final demise of these intelligent, extraordinary animals in less than three decades. They are a species in crisis. This magnificent book offers chapters written by the most prominent people in the realm of conservation and wildlife, among them researchers, conservationists, film makers, criminologists, TV personalities and journalists. Photographs have been selected from among Africa’s best wildlife photographers, and the Foreword is provided by Prince William. It is hoped this book will create awareness of the devastating loss of elephant lives in Africa and stem the tide of poaching and hunting; that it will inspire the delegates to CITES to make informed decisions to ensure that all loopholes in the ivory trade are closed; and that countries receiving and using ivory (both legal and poached) – primarily China, Vietnam, Laos and Japan – ban and strenuously police its trade and use within their borders, actively pursuing and arresting syndicate leaders driving the cruel poaching tsunami. This book is also a tribute to the many people who work for the welfare of elephants, particularly those who risk their lives for wildlife each day, often for little or no pay – in particular the field rangers and the anti-poaching teams; and to the many communities around Africa that have elected to work with elephants and not against them. The Last Elephants – is the title prophetic? We hope not, but the signs are worrying.

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

What Did One Elephant Say to the Other?

What Did One Elephant Say to the Other?
Author: Becky Baines
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2008
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781426303074

Tells you about the way elephants talk--what they talk about--and how. Then you can zigzag through the back of the book for ideas, questions, and experiments.

Elephant's Story

Elephant's Story
Author: Tracey Campbell Pearson
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 46
Release: 2013-10-22
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0374399131

Elephant finds a book and then sneezes, mixing up all the letters.

The Elephant

The Elephant
Author: Jenni Desmond
Publisher:
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2018
Genre: JUVENILE NONFICTION
ISBN: 9781592702640

From Africa to Asia, the elephant makes its home. Light on their feet, despite their great weight, these magnificent creatures appear light and graceful because they're always walking on their tip-toes. They have excellent hearing and can detect the rumblings of other elephants from six miles away. And, just like humans being right handed or left handed, elephants can be right tusked or left tusked!

Happy Pig Day!

Happy Pig Day!
Author: Mo Willems
Publisher:
Total Pages: 57
Release: 2016
Genre: Gerald (Fictitious character : Willems)
ISBN: 9781338118162

Piggie celebrates her favorite day of the year, but Gerald the elephant is sad, thinking that he cannot join the fun.

The Elephant Vanishes

The Elephant Vanishes
Author: Haruki Murakami
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2010-08-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0307762734

In the tales that make up The Elephant Vanishes, the imaginative genius that has made Haruki Murakami an international superstar is on full display. In these stories, a man sees his favorite elephant vanish into thin air; a newlywed couple suffers attacks of hunger that drive them to hold up a McDonald’s in the middle of the night; and a young woman discovers that she has become irresistible to a little green monster who burrows up through her backyard. By turns haunting and hilarious, in The Elephant Vanishes Murakami crosses the border between separate realities—and comes back bearing remarkable treasures. Includes the story "Barn Burning," which is the basis for the major motion picture Burning.

"Stand Back," Said the Elephant, "I'm Going to Sneeze!"

Author: Patricia Thomas
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 40
Release: 1990-04-23
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0688093388

All the animals are in a panic. The elephant's sneeze would blow the monkeys out of the trees, the feathers off the birds, the stripes off the zebra. Even the fish and the fly, the crocodile and the kangaroo, know what a catastrophe that sneeze would be. "Please don't sneeze!" they beg. . . . The classic story of an enormous sneeze in the marking, told in sprightly nonsense verse, has been newly illustrated in full color to delight a new generation of fans.