Author: Laurel Neme
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338633481
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
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This sweet true story stars a tiny, orphaned elephant who was given another chance. When Chhouk, an Asian elephant calf, was found, he was alone, underweight, and had a severe foot injury. Conservationist Nick Marx of Wildlife Alliance rescued the baby elephant. With help from the Cambodian Forestry Administration, the Cambodian School of Prosthetics and Orthotics, and an elephant named Lucky, Nick nursed Chhouk back to health and made him an artificial foot. One of the first animals to ever be fitted with a prosthetic, Chhouk helped pioneer the technology -- and most importantly, was able to walk again!This true animal rescue story will satisfy animal lovers and capture the hearts of both young readers and their parents.
Author: Lily Williams
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
ISBN: 1250755514
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
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What would happen if elephants disappeared? Trace the repercussions of a world without elephants in writer and illustrator Lily Williams' third picture book about loss and conservation. The Congolese forest is home to many types of animals. Some are strong. Some are slippery. Some are loud. And some, like the elephant, are BIG. The elephant has become synonymous with the image of African wildlife. They can grow over 10 feet tall and eat up to 300 pounds a day. While these giants are beloved figures in movies and zoos, they also play a large role in keeping the forest ecosystem healthy. Unfortunately, poachers are hunting elephants rapidly to extinction for their ivory tusks, and that could be catastrophic to the world as we know it.
Author: Holly Goldberg Sloan
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0735229961
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
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From the New York Times bestselling author of Counting by 7s comes a heartfelt story about "the importance of compassion and bravery when facing life’s challenges” (Kirkus) for fans of The One and Only Ivan and Front Desk. It's been almost a year since Sila's mother traveled halfway around the world to Turkey, hoping to secure the immigration paperwork that would allow her to return to her family in the United States. The long separation is almost impossible for Sila to withstand. But things change when Sila accompanies her father (who is a mechanic) outside their Oregon town to fix a truck. There, behind an enormous stone wall, she meets a grandfatherly man who only months before won the state lottery. Their new alliance leads to the rescue of a circus elephant named Veda, and then to a friendship with an unusual boy named Mateo, proving that comfort and hope come in the most unlikely of places. A moving story of family separation and the importance of the connection between animals and humans, this novel has the enormous heart and uplifting humor that readers have come to expect from the beloved author of Counting by 7s. “I couldn’t stop reading—I had to find out what would happen. An unusual and lovely real-life fairy tale.” —Linda Sue Park, New York Times Bestselling author of A Long Walk to Water “A gorgeous and emotional novel. I loved every page.” —Cynthia Kadohata, Newbery Medal-winning author of Kira-Kira
Author: Kim Tomsic
Publisher: Chronicle Books LLC
ISBN: 1452176035
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 57
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This is the story of how Les Paul created the world's first solid- body electric guitar, countless other inventions that changed modern music, and one truly epic career in rock and roll. How to make a microphone? A broomstick, a cinderblock, a telephone, a radio. How to make an electric guitar? A record player's arm, a speaker, some tape. How to make a legendary inventor? A few tools, a lot of curiosity, and an endless faith in what is possible. Featuring richly detailed, dynamic illustrations by Brett Helquist, this unforgettable biography will resonate with inventive readers young and old.
Author: Anne Ginkel
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1561456853
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Owning an elephant is terrific—until he gets lonely and invites a friend over. Fun and silliness abound in this buoyant counting book. Every time a busy little girl leaves home, her elephant friend gets lonely. So, he invites more elephants over and they all join the little girl in all her fun activities, from swimming in the local pool to dancing in her ballet class! As the number of elephants increases, so do their antics, and the resourceful heroine finally has to find her companions a new home where she can visit them...and make a few new friends too. Readers will be amused by the exuberant characters and mounting silliness in Anne Ginkel's unique counting tale. Illustrator Janie Bynum's brightly colored illustrations and affectionately drawn, expressive characters capture the story's good-natured fun.
Author: Len Weinrib
Publisher: Price Stern Sloan
ISBN: 9780843100105
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 52
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Author: Carol Buckley
Publisher: Tilbury House Publishers
ISBN: 9780884482833
Category : Elephant Sanctuary (Tenn.)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Reveals the complexity and intelligence of elephants. Written by the keeper of an elephant sanctuary.
Author: Ciara Gavin
Publisher: Persnickety Press
ISBN: 9781943978342
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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"Randal dreams of being something bigger, much bigger than himself-- and he has the conviction to follow his dream."--Jacket
Author: Anika Denise
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780399242434
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
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A little girl tries to reassure her favorite doll when they move to a new, and very different, home.
Author: Jerry Smath
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781563832741
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 40
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Grandma Tildy finally agrees to take an unwanted elephant into her home, but soon regrets her decision.
