All about african elephants book

Laverty has traveled to ten african nations and to all of the ecosystems in which elephants live. Informational nonfiction, 693 words, level n grade 2, lexile 540l. Some african elephants are known to migrate as far as 35 miles a day in search of water. Two adult elephants and a calf can be seen standing amid the african savanna in front, rear, and profile view. Smith was born in portland, oregon, and graduated from portland state university and, following a parttime job at the oregon zoo in portland, began a 20year career as a zookeeper, both at the oregon zoo and the point defiance zoo in tacoma, washington. Following the footsteps of these grand creatures and watching them in their natural habitat is a rare and wonderful sight. They range throughout subsaharan africa and the rain forests of central and west africa. Their distinctive shape, sleek beauty, and playfulness. Even with lots of conservation efforts in place to protect them from being hunted and from their habitat being destroyed all of it continues.

This educational elephant kids books presents facts along with full color photographs and carefully chosen words to teach children about the african elephants. I live near addo elephant park in sa and i just love elephants. African elephants can live to be 70 years old in the wild. This all about book will be a fun addition to your classroom and lesson on elephants. Subsequently, the us received many of its captive african elephants from zimbabwe, which had an overabundance of the animals. Elephantidae is the only surviving family of the order proboscidea. Among asian elephants, only males exhibit tusks, and not all males have them.

African elephants stock photos and images 46,277 matches. Before the europeans began colonizing africa, there may have been as many as 26 million. The elusive african forest elephant, which lives in the forests of the congo, is the smallest of the worlds three elephant species. Elephants need a lot of room to roam, so habitat destruction. Generally speaking the same thing that would happen as when any two elephants meet, that had never met before. Bulls males may reach a height of 9 feet 3412 m at the shoulder and weigh between 9,000,000 pounds 4,5006,000 kg. Photographs of asian and african elephants include captions that feature additional interesting facts.

Poaching for the ivory trade is the biggest threat to african elephants survival. Learn more about these amazing animals, and what you can do. Forest elephants, a distinct subspecies of african elephants, are uniquely adapted to the forest habitat of the congo basin, but are in sharp decline due to poaching for the international ivory trade. Roland smith is an american author of young adult fiction as well as nonfiction books for children. This all about book will be a fun addition to your classroom and lesson on the elephant. While one grows up in the wild with his family, the other grows up in. These large mammals has two species that are recognized, the african elephant and the asian elephant. Apr 05, 2011 the teacher will introduce the nonfiction text all about african elephants book 85 level k. First off, its not recommended, although not for the reasons you might suspect. Aug 06, 2019 the african elephants are larger than their asian cousins, in fact, they are the worlds largest land animals and are divided into two species. My all about elephants book workbook african animal unit study. Worlds largest terrestrial mammal still under threat world wildlife fund 2005 accessed on january 25, 2007 at. The teacher will introduce the nonfiction text all about african elephants book 85 level k. African elephants ingest plants and fruits, walk for miles, and excrete the seeds in fertile dung piles.

In this way, new plants can grow in different areas and can cross fertilize. Researchers are learning how asian elephants thinkin order to save them as the pachyderms increasingly clash with farmers and villagers over disappearing land, scientists study the way the. Elephants is an informational text that describes the largest land animalstheir bodies, their diet, and their families. African elephants of both sexes generally but not always grow long incisor teeth called tusks. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. African elephant african elephants can live up to 70 years. They range in color from light to dark gray, with the most. The african elephant, loxodonta africana, is the largest land animal in existence. What would happen if an asian elephant meets an african. Loxo is from the greek for oblique sided, and donta is tooth. Their distinctive shape, sleek beauty, and playfulnes. Forest elephants play a starring role in this middlegrade nonfiction book about how the elephant listening project listens to elephants to save them. Hannibals wellplanned strategies allowed him to conquer several italian cities allied to rome.

While one grows up in the wild with his family, the other grows up in a zoo after being taken from africa. The larger african bush elephant, also known as african savanna elephant, prefers grassy plains and woodlands and can be found in. Adult females and young travel in herds, while adult males generally travel alone or in groups of their own. His father, hamilcar barca, was a leading carthaginian. The african elephants dont have any natural predators, but keeping them safe from humans is a very difficult job. African elephant, facts and photos national geographic. The african elephants are larger than their asian cousins, in fact, they are the worlds largest land animals and are divided into two species. It is estimated that probably one quarter to one third of the total african elephant population is made up of forest elephants. African elephants by roland smith goodreads share book. African elephant facts for kids elephants african animals. Tusks are modified, elongated incisors, and are therefore essentially no different from other teeth, continuously growing throughout an elephants life. The african bush elephant can grow up to 24 feet in length and feet in height, weighing around 11 tons. Aug 31, 2018 elephants a very wrinkly and have sparse hair across the body. Many people admire their size, intelligence, and strength.

Deep in the central african republic, forest elephants trumpet and rumble along with the forests symphony. After cites listed the asian elephant under appendix i in 1975, the number of african elephants in zoos increased in the 1980s, although the import of asians continued. Elephant facts and information facts about elephants, african elephants and asian elephants. With fullcolor, breathtaking photos and easytoread texts, each book i.

Bestselling childrens book author, lisa strattin, presents. Scientist katy payne started cornell universitys elephant listening project to learn more about how forest elephants communicate and what theyre saying. Filled with rich and vibrant photographs, it will appeal to children of all ages. African animals unit study your studentchild will love to learn all about elephants.

Big and gray, with big ears and long trunks, elephants are distinctivelooking creatures. Given their size, it is surprising how hard they can be to spot in the bush. This book is a response to the need for better information on the african elephant. The elephants guide to hideandseek elephants are great at many thingsplaying hideandseek is not one of them.

Elephants are mammals of the family elephantidae and the largest existing land animals. Hannibal occupied most of southern italy for 15 years, but could not win a decisive victory, as the romans led by fabius maximus avoided confrontation with him, instead waging a war of attrition. Find highquality african elephant stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. This packet can be used along with books specific to the animal or it can be used on its own. Elephants can wander great distances looking for enough food and water. African bush elephants also known as savanna elephants are the species of elephants in the genus loxodonta greek forobliquesided tooth, one of the two existing genera in elephantidae. Included in this unit is a fullcolor poster with a colorful graphic of the animal and information on the animal such. Morales and her kindergarten class for the 2015 2016 school year for all the help and effort that they have put into this book. Learn more amazing facts about the african elephant with national geographic kids. It aimed to collect the experience of biologists working in the field on the african elephant, and to inform protected area staff, research officers and research students of the principal techniques used in the study of african elephants. How many muscles there are in an elephants trunk just how smart elephants are that the ears of an african elephants are shaped like africa what.

This book was created and published on storyjumper. The african continent is home to two species of increasingly endangered elephants. Morales kindergarten class today we will learn about african ele. Jan 02, 2019 first off, its not recommended, although not for the reasons you might suspect. In this way, all the elephants of the herd learn essential lessons in rearing a baby. The scientific name of the african elephant is loxodonta africana. The elephant letters tells the moving story of billy and kani, two african elephants. The power, majesty, and preservation of african elephants. He is widely considered one of the greatest military commanders in world history. There are more than 40,000 muscles and tendons in the elephant trunk. Anatomy african elephants are the largest land animals with body growth continuing for up to 30 years. In his book there also are moving quotes from many people, and two that caught my eye are these. Mar 18, 2019 african elephants are the larger of the two species.

Leveled literacy intervention my takehome 6 pak books book 85 level k, nonfiction green system, grade 1 all about series michael christopher on. African elephants are also losing their habitat as the human population grows and people convert land for agriculture and development. Does your child love elephants then this lively, fastpaced and informative book will enchant them. The family elephantidae also contains several nowextinct groups, including the. Leveled literacy intervention my takehome 6 pak books book 85 level k.

Unfortunately, hunting and conflict with humans has endangered these intelligent mammals. My all about elephants book workbook african animal. Elephant facts the elephant sanctuary in tennessee. Learn more about these amazing animals, and what you can do to make a.

African elephant stock pictures, royaltyfree photos. The larger african bush elephant, also known as african savanna elephant, prefers grassy plains and woodlands and can be found in 37 countries in subsaharan africa. Aside from their ability to learn through watching and mimicking, african elephants also possess other very human qualities. And since elephants only give birth once every 5 years, successfully raising their offspring is critical to their survival. African elephants by brenda haugen nook book ebook. African animals names and sounds for kids to learn. Many can see elephants in the circus or at the zoo. Take a look at all sides to learn about elephants, their habits, and their environments in this episode of shamutvs saving a. The teacher will activate the students prior knowledge of elephants by asking about the video they viewed and what else they know about elephants. I look forward to sharing this book with my grandchildren. In fact, 90 different tree species rely on the elephant for propagation. Their homes are disappearing and food is becoming hard to find.

Elephants are seen as a symbol of african wildlife. Elephants a very wrinkly and have sparse hair across the body. Take a deep dive and learn all about elephants from what they like to eat to how they care for their young. Although it is commonly believed that the genus was named by georges cuvier in 1825, cuvier spelled it. African ears are shaped like a map of africa while asian elephants, like the ones seen here, have ears shaped like the country of india. There are two species of elephants remaining in the world the african and the asian. People hunt elephants mainly for their ivory tusks. My all about elephants book workbook african animal unit. African elephants also dig holes to expose underground springs. But the elephant hobby and sport league is here to help all those frustrated, always found elephants out there with the elephants guide to hideandseek. Endangered elephants of east africa green global travel. A picture book for kids facts for kids volume 8 by lisa strattin jan 2, 2016.