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1) Elephants
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"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of elephants, Earth's biggest land animals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why elephants' trunks are so long"--Provided by publisher.
2) Elephants
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Describes the habitat, diet, and physical characteristics of elephants, focusing on the strength of their trunks. Includes color photographs, a list of facts, and a glossary.
3) Elephants
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"Few animals are more impressive than elephants. They are by far the biggest of all land animals. And yet, elephants are more than mighty. They are sensitive and intelligent creatures who live in large, caring family societies run by females. They have extraordinary senses and communicate in complex ways that scientists are only now starting to understand. Elephants play an essential role in the delicate African and Asian ecosystems. Today, elephant...
4) Elephants
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An introduction to the elephant's physical features, habitat, life cycle, relationships with other animals, threats they face, and related facts.
5) Elephants
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Briefly describes the physical characteristics, habits, and behavior of elephants, as well as some threats to their existence.
7) Elephants
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Photographs and simple text introduce the behavior and habitat of elephants, and a list of resources provides organizations, books, and websites which deal with helping to protect these big mammals.
8) Elephants
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Provides information on the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats of elephant species.
9) Elephants
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From their ancient relatives, woolly mammoths and mastodons, to their amazingly versatile trunks and strong ivory tusks, elephants are some of the most fascinating animals on Earth. Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon as he investigates the many characteristics and behaviors of elephants and, with stunning full-color photographs, learn all about the largest land animals in the world!
10) Elephants
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"Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, life cycle, and conservation status of elephants"--Provided by publisher.
11) Elephants
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"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to the threats to and protections of elephants. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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13) Elephants
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Provides descriptions of the physical characteristics and habits of both Asian and African elephants.
15) Elephants
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"Describes how living in a family group helps elephants thrive in their environment. Life cycle, habitat, and interaction with people are explained"--Provided by publisher.
16) Elephants
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Introduces African elephants, including what they eat, how they travel in groups, their migration patterns, and how they care for their young.
17) Elephants
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"Find out why elephants are in danger of dying out, what effect these animals have on the environment, and what people are doing to save them from extinction."--
18) Elephants
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Joy and Mark travel to Africa to explore the unique reproduction challenges of the largest animal on land — the elephant. Find out how females select the strongest mates, why elephants have the longest pregnancy in the animal kingdom and how they safely deliver a 220-pound baby; witness the remarkable first steps of a newborn calf.
19) Elephants
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Engaging Readers, Level 2
Elephants are big creatures that make a big impact on the world! They help other animals find water and promote the growth of new plants. Learn all about how these gentle giants live and make a difference in the world.
Level 2 readers are aimed at children who are becoming more confident at reading on their own. Simple sentences and informative captions help readers understand new ideas, while key words increase readers'...
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