Elephants
HarperCollins · Hardcover · November 27, 2018
Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon as he investigates the many characteristics and behaviors of one of the world’s most beloved animals: the elephant!
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- Who it’s for
- Clear text and full-color photographs introduce elephant traits, behavior, intelligence, and emotions.
- Themes
- Elephant traits and behavior, Animal intelligence and emotion, Elephant anatomy and adaptations
- Genres
- Elephants, Mammals, Animals & Zoology
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Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon as he investigates the many characteristics and behaviors of one of the world’s most beloved animals: the elephant! This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.
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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. They are remarkably intelligent, demonstrate self-awareness, and feel familiar emotions like compassion and grief. With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will learn all about the largest land animals in the world! Perfect for young scientists’ school reports, this book includes an author's note, a glossary, and an index and supports the Common Core State Standards.
Elephant Traits
Clear text and full-color photographs introduce elephant traits, behavior, intelligence, and emotions.
Come here for
- Elephant trunks, ivory tusks, ancient relatives, intelligence, and emotions
- An author's note, glossary, and index
Expect
- Coverage of woolly mammoths and mastodons
- A glossary and index for exploring elephant facts
Where it sits
| Elephants | 100% |
|---|---|
| Mammals | 54% |
| Animals & Zoology | 43% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Activity Books
- Elephants
- Endangered Animals
- History
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- Protecting the Planet
- Oceans, Lakes & Water
- Weather & Storms
- Photography for Kids
- Authors
- Seymour Simon
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- November 27, 2018
- Format
- Hardcover
- Theme
- Elephant traits and behavior · Animal intelligence and emotion · Elephant anatomy and adaptations
- Reading lane
- Activity Books