"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to African elephants. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

This book looks at elephants and rhinos, awarding points for survival skills such as strength, size, intelligence, and defensive ability.

When South African conservationist Lawrence Anthony was asked to accept a herd of "rogue" wild elephants on his Thula Thula game reserve in Zululand, his common sense told him to refuse. But he was the herd's last chance of survival: they would be killed if he wouldn't take them. In order to save their lives, Anthony took them in. In the years that followed, he became a part of their family. And as he battled to create a bond with the elephants, he...

During a drought in Tanzania, Little Calf follows her herd and their leader--Grandma Elephant--in search of water. It's hot and dry, and all the animals are thirsty. Will Grandma Elephant find a watering hole for Little Calf and their family?

Meet Greg. He's a stocky guy with an outsized swagger. He's been the intimidating yet sociable don of his posse of friends-including Abe, Keith, Mike, Kevin, Torn Trunk, and Willie. But one arid summer the tide begins to shift and the third-ranking Kevin starts to get ambitious, seeking a higher position within this social club. But this is no ordinary tale of gangland betrayal-Greg and his entourage are bull elephants in Etosha National Park, Namibia,...

Nonfiction picture book describing and comparing African and Asian elephants.