Introduces the characteristics and behavior of elephants, looks at their tusks and trunks, and describes how elephants find food, stay cool, and care for their young
Find out what an African elephant has in common with a wildebeest.
Bumblebee bats roost upside down in caves and come out at night to hunt. These tiny bats live in Thailand. They are among the smallest mammals in the world. Each bat is about the size of a large bumblebee and weighs less than a penny.
"Describes the life cycle and characteristics of African elephants, including physical and environmental threats to the species"--Provided by publisher.
"Describes the behavior and physical characteristics of African elephants."--From source other than the Library of Congress
Luckily, African elephants have unique ways to stay cool and hydrated with their wrinkly skin and throat pouches! In this title, simple text helps young readers explore all the ways these elephants have adapted to their dry biome.
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces African elephants to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.