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Growing Up in Africa's Elephant Kingdom: The Story of Little Bull

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Publisher Comments:

Early one morning, as the rising sun spread its light across the wide African sky, a baby elephant was born. His name was Little Bull. He's one of the most endearing main characters in a story in many years--and he's real! Come along and share his adventures. Through enchanting full-color photos, watch as this mischievous, playful, and innocent 250-pound baby elephant learns about the world around him. See him newly born, his big elephant ears wrapped tightly around him; struggling to his feet for the first time, prodded by his mother's wiggly trunk; stumbling and swaying on wobbly legs; and making friends with many of the members of Africa's animal kingdom. In a playground as wide as all outdoors, in a land of lush rolling hills and umbrella trees, Little Bull and his herd live and travel. You'll meet the family who watches over him always, as well as the other baby elephants that play and wrestle with him. You're also there as the rains stop, and the grass and water slowly dry up. Follow the herd as they go on a journey across miles of land, searching desperately for food...until finally the dark clouds roll in, and the cool, fresh rains pour down and turn the earth green once more. With its simple and lyrical style, lush color photography, and design that echoes traditional African art and motifs, this enchanting tale makes perfect quiet reading for young children.

Synopsis:

"Stunning photographs...poetic text...readers will revel in the gorgeous pictures of African wildlife. James's text takes on a narrative rhythm, poignance and humor...This book stands as more than a mere adjunct to a film."--"Publishers Weekly." "With many effective photos and a relatively short text, this book serves as a practical choice for primary-grade units on elephants."--"Booklist."

Synopsis:

"Stunning photographs...poetic text...readers will revel in the gorgeous pictures of African wildlife....James's text takes on a narrative rhythm, poignance and humor...This book stands as more than a mere adjunct to a film."--"Publishers Weekly. "With many effective photos and a relatively short text, this book serves as a practical choice for primary-grade units on elephants."--"Booklist.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780806920955
Subtitle:
The Story of Little Bull
Author:
James, Ellen Foley
Publisher:
Sterling
Location:
New York
Subject:
Children's 4-8 - Nature
Subject:
Nature - General
Subject:
Animals - Elephants
Subject:
Elephants
Subject:
African elephant
Publication Date:
20011231
Binding:
TP
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
48
Dimensions:
8.56x10.98x.22 in. .59 lbs.
Age Level:
04-08

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