Books with title Elephants

Ponder, if you will ... Where do you find fascinating explanationsfor a multitude of mysteries?Why do pianos have 88 keys?How does the hole get in the needle of a syringe? Why is peanut butter sticky?Pop culture guru David Feldman demystifies these questions and much more in Do Elephants Jump? One of the Imponderables® series -- the unchallenged source of answers to civilization's everyday mysteries -- and charmingly illustrated by Kassie Schwan, this book provides you with small mysteries that puzzle and amaze us.

Find out fascinating facts about the largest land mammal and the steps that are being taken to protect these gentle giants.Nature's Children series provides young readers (Ages 8-10) with fascinating information about the planet's most incredible wildlife species. Each title offers a complete picture of the animal- from birth to adulthood- and describes its place in our world, including how humans impact it and its environment. Did you know that elephants are the world's largest land mammal-or that an elephant's trunk is made up of more than 40,000 muscles? These gentle giants are also at risk due to illegal hunting. Learn fascinating facts like these-and more-all in the pages of this book!

The grandmother leads and protects her herd, the elephant calf is born and takes its first steps. Watch elephants young and old trumpet, feed, splash, and play. Learn to distinguish between African and Asian elephants. Find out about the many ways in which elephants use their trunks. Discover why people still hunt African elephants and what is being done to stop them.

Elephants are the largest land mammal (a warm blooded animal that has fur). There are two species of elephants – African elephants and Asian elephants. The scientific name of the African elephant is Loxodonta africana. Elephas maximus is the scientific name of the Asian elephant. World Elephant Day is celebrated on August 12th. Learn more about elephants in this educational book.

Meet the incredible elephant -- the gentle giant of the African plains!Wild Life LOL! Series introduces young readers (Ages 6-8) to some of the most amazing animals on the planet in a Laugh-out-loud funny way. Each book is brimming with colorful photos, bite sized text, wacky facts, jokes and riddles. These animals are massive, strong ... and among the most loving and family-oriented creatures on the planet.

ELEPHANTS is a beautifully illustrated introduction to the nature and the life cycle of one of the Earths most majestic creatures. The largest of land mammals, the elephant is today a threatened species in some parts of the world. Trace the ancient, respected lineage of this amazing animal. Learn the traits and characteristics of both the African and the Indian elephant as they exist in the wild today. Discover how to recognize and identify the African and Indian species, the feeding and breeding practices of the Indian work elephant as well as the wild African plains elephant, the leading role of the elephant matriarch in a groups natural hierarchy, and the myth surrounding the elephant graveyard. Entertaining and informative, ELEPHANTS is just one title from the series Animals in the Wild. Anyone seeking a better understanding of the animal kingdom, especially these majestic creatures, will enjoy this book and the entire series. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Educational Videos are offered in the back through the use of QR codes, that, when scanned, takes the student to an online video showing a video relating to the book topic. This gives the readers additional content to supplement the text.