Examines the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of elephants and describes their relationship with humans and their status as an endangered species.
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A national bestseller in Canada and a New York Times bestseller in the United States, this is a book destined to become a beloved fiction classic.
From the ancient origins of the proboscideans to the crisis of the living elephants, this book synthesizes the behavior, ecology and conservation of elephants, while covering also the history of human interactions with elephants.
"Steve Bloom's breathtaking photos carry this book and will keep it being reread. Familiar animals, appearing newly grand." —Chicago Tribune
Have you ever wondered if a severed head retains consciousness long enough to see what happened to it?
Upon completion of the Brooklyn Bridge, P.T. Barnum and his twenty- one elephants parade across to prove to everyone that the bridge is safe.
Kids learn about everyday projects created by engineers.
Complete with fun, cartoon illustrations, this book give kids plenty of information about our sun in an easy-to-read and digest format.
Stomp, tromp, clomp, and trumpet with elephants in this charming introduction to these gentle giants!
Introduces the African elephant by following a husband and wife team who observe them, covering the importance of the herd, why its population is dwindling, and ways people can help conserve them.