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Science Comics: Elephants by Jason Viola

Science Comics: Elephants

Living Large

Jason Viola

First Second · Print & ebook · March 12, 2024

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Who it’s for
Elephants’ remarkable scale, intelligence, and empathy make for an inviting science read.
Themes
Elephant biology, Endangered wildlife, Human-elephant similarities
Genres
Elephants, Comics Science & Nature, Endangered Animals

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About this book

Have you herd? There's a new volume in First Second's STEM graphic novel series: Science Comics: Elephants! Did you know elephants are the world's largest land animals? Male African elephants can reach ten feet tall and weigh up to 16,500 pounds! These endangered animals are beloved for their massive ears, thick skin, and flexible trunks, as well as their remarkable intelligence and empathy.

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And despite their size, the more you get to know them, the more you'll realize humans and elephants have a lot in common!

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Elephants’ remarkable scale, intelligence, and empathy make for an inviting science read.

Come here for

  • A closer look at the world’s largest land animals
  • The intriguing overlap between elephant and human traits

Expect

  • Science explored through a graphic novel series
  • A warm focus on endangered animals

Where it sits

Comics Science & Nature88%
Elephants79%
Endangered Animals43%

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Publisher categories

  • Elephants
  • Biology & Life Science
  • Comics Science & Nature
Authors
Jason Viola
Publisher
First Second
Published
March 12, 2024
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Elephant biology · Endangered wildlife · Human-elephant similarities
Reading lane
Elephants