Elephants: Living Large
Elephants: Living Large
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Annotation: 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. And despite their size, the more you get to know them, the more you'll realize humans and elephants have a lot in common!
Genre: [Biology] [Graphic novels]
 
Reviews: 1
Catalog Number: #378652
Format: Perma-Bound Edition
Special Formats: Graphic Novel Graphic Novel
Publisher: First Second
Copyright Date: 2024
Edition Date: 2024 Release Date: 03/12/24
Illustrator: Koch, Falynn,
Pages: 116 pages
ISBN: Publisher: 1-250-26591-6 Perma-Bound: 0-8000-5293-5
ISBN 13: Publisher: 978-1-250-26591-3 Perma-Bound: 978-0-8000-5293-5
Dewey: 599.67
Dimensions: 22 cm.
Language: English
Reviews:
School Library Journal (Thu Feb 01 00:00:00 CST 2024)

Gr 4–6— This series continues to introduce readers to science content in an accessible graphic novel format. Told from the perspective of Duni, an eight-year-old female elephant, the story follows her family's herd over several years. Births, deaths, changes in leadership, and the challenges of survival are narrated by Duni as she interacts with her extended family. Various elephant abilities are explained, such as sensing vibrations with their feet or how they produce a rumble too low in frequency for humans to hear. Some illustrations show details in a light-hearted way, such as social media postings on "Trunkbook" that illustrate bonds between elephant families, clans, and other associations. Others provide more scientific information, such as a comparison of Asian elephants to African savanna and forest species, or the level of danger from various predators. Readers will learn fascinating facts about the ancient species related to elephants, the many uses for trunks, and the matriarchal organization of herds. An introduction from elephant scientist Caitlin O'Connell, who has studied elephants in Namibia for 30 years, kicks off this exploration of facts. There is also a glossary to wrap up the information. VERDICT With maps, diagrams, and a fascinating exploration of all things elephant, this book is just right for animal lovers and budding zoologists.— Suzanne Costner

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School Library Journal (Thu Feb 01 00:00:00 CST 2024)
Reading Level: 5.0
Interest Level: 3-6

Have you herd? There's 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 the massive ears ears, thick skin, and flexible trunks, as well as their remarkable intelligence and empathy. 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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