Burlington Public Library

Describes how elephants are born and cared for and how they learn to find food and cooperate with their herd.

"This title covers the first days and weeks of an elephant calf's life through simple sentences."--Publisher.

Looks at elephants in the wild and explains the special things zoos do to care for elephants and make them feel at home.

This book introduces a baby elephant born on the African grassland and explains how she drinks her mother's milk; develops in the elephant family; and uses her trunk to smell, talk, touch, kiss, drink, eat, and shower.

Describes the physical features, diet, habitat, and familial relationships in the growth and development of elephants.

"In Elephant Calves in the Wild, beginning readers will learn about baby elephants as they grow up on the savanna in Africa. Follow along as elephant calves join the herd and learn from their moms. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to elephant calves' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat. A picture diagram labels an elephant calf's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces...