For ages 6-12. As the world's largest land animals, elephants inspire awe in all of us -- an awe that has led to myths of might and memory. Despite its immense strength, however, the elephant is a timid creature that uses its power only to defend itself against predators. Kids will learn many facts about these gentle pachyderms, including: the social structure of elephants, in which the female is the leader; the animal's many, dextrous uses for its trunk; the history of the elephant's even larger ancestors, including woolly mammoths; the dangers that poaching, loss of habitat, and the ivory trade pose to the elephant's future.
| ISBN: | 9780865059665 |
| Publication date: | 12th November 2009 |
| Author: | Bobbie Kalman, John Crossingham |
| Publisher: | Crabtree Publishing Co (CA) an imprint of Crabtree Publishing Co |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Genres: |
Educational: Biology |