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| Learn all about the physical characteristics, behavior, and lifestyles of elephants. Read this book along with the other titles in this series to understand how our favorite plant-eating mammals live together and interact on the African savanna. |
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Science Books & Films Editor's Choice |
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| Behind the Book |
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| “I was inspired to write this book after spending three weeks on safari in East Africa. I was fortunate enough to see many groups of elephants in their natural habitat. I even took one of the photos that appears in Elephants. That huge musk male was just 15 feet from our jeep—too close for comfort. Luckily, he didn’t charge.” |
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| Reviews |
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| “These books are well written and contain many outstanding photographs. They do an excellent job of describing the [African] animals, especially in pointing out any unique characteristics. Public schools and libraries would do well to own these books. They are sure to excite readers, young and old, to visit a zoo, to learn more about the animals, and to think about ways to protect the dwindling populations of rare and endangered species.” |
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| —Science Books & Films |
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| by Melissa Stewart |
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| Children's Press / Scholastic, 2002 |
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| for Grades 3-5 |
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| ISBN 978-0-51622-199-1 |
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| Purchase this book at your local independent bookseller or Amazon.com. |
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