| Descript |
112 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 23 cm. |
| Audience |
1220L Lexile |
| Note |
Accelerated Reader MG 8.8 3 3 142767 |
| Bibliog. |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 103-108) and index. |
| Contents |
A tale of three elephants -- Born into the heart of a herd -- Trumpets, rumbles, and long-distance calls -- Talking through walls : infrasound -- Ear flaps, trunk curls, and elephant perfume -- Good vibrations -- Gods and monsters : the elephant-human relationship. |
| Summary |
Presents an introduction to elephants, describing their different types, habitat, herd behavior, how they communicate using sound, touch, and bodily movement, and the dangers they face from illegal poaching. |
| Subject |
Elephants -- Behavior -- Juvenile literature.
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Animal communication -- Juvenile literature.
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Animal societies -- Juvenile literature.
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Elephants.
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Animal communication.
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Animal societies.
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| ISBN |
9780761357667 (lib. bdg. : alk. paper) |
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