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Extraordinary Elephants

by Tim Flannery

Elephants, their relatives, and their remarkable lives

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AlbakiReads Editorial

Elephants, their relatives, and their remarkable lives

Tim Flannery and his daughter Emma introduce young readers to elephants through facts about their bodies, memory, communication, social relationships, and long lives. The book also brings in the woolly mammoth as a close relative and turns attention to ways people can help protect elephants. Katie Melrose’s full-color illustrations accompany this picture-book exploration, giving the subject a visual dimension alongside its science and conservation themes.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 interested in animals and nonfiction
  • Young elephant enthusiasts curious about animal behavior and communication
  • Families seeking a picture book that introduces wildlife conservation

Themes

Elephants and animal behaviorCommunication and relationshipsElephant relatives, including woolly mammothsWildlife protection

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Book overview

Explore the extraordinary world of elephants with explorer and scientist Tim Flannery and his daughter, Emma, as they shine the spotlight on one of the world's most beloved and surprising creatures!

There's so much more to elephants than their enormous size! Have you heard about their excellent memory or their adorable sense of humor? Did you know that they actually walk on their tippy toes? And wait till you see who their cousins are - you're in for a surprise!

Elephants can live until the age of 70 and are Earth's most intelligent giants, with incredible communication and relationship-building abilities. Come along on an exciting expedition with the world-renowned scientist and explorer Tim Flannery and his daughter Emma as they spotlight these wonderful creatures, their closest relatives (the woolly mammoth!), and discover what humans can do to protect this beloved species.

This gorgeous large format picture book comes with lush, full-color illustrations from renowned illustrator Katie Melrose, cherry-red foil and tactile grain lamination on the cover - making it the perfect gift for animal lovers and elephantophiles alike!

Discover more fascinating creatures in Tim Flannery's other picture books:
  • Sensational Sharks
  • Extraordinary Elephants
  • Jiggliest Jellyfish
  • Spectacular Snakes
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