Elephants Nonfiction

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"Sedaris is a remarkably skilled storyteller and savvy essayist ... And based on this collection, he's getting only better." —Los Angeles Times A guy walks into a bar car and ... From here the story could take many turns. When the guy is legendary essayist David Sedaris, the possibilities are...

In David Sedaris's world, no one is safe, and no cow is sacred. With the legendary essayist’s signature biting wit, this collection skewers family dysfunction, awkward childhood memories, and the absurdities of modern life. A do-it-yourself suburban dad saves money by performing home surgery...

#1 New York Times bestseller! In this unforgettable collection of essays, acclaimed humorist David Sedaris lifts the corner of ordinary life, revealing the absurdity teeming below its surface. Sedaris plays in the snow with his sisters. He goes on vacation with his family. He gets a job selling...

From slowing wildfires to planting seeds, one animal is the true superhero that keeps the African savanna in balance. Elephants dig to find salt that other animals lick, their deep footprints collect water for small creatures to drink, and they eat young trees to keep the forest from overtaking the grasslands. In every season, the elephants are there to protect the savanna and its residents - but what would happen if the elephants were only "once upon a time"?

Why are an African elephant's ears shaped like Africa? Your child is going to ask. Nana has the answer, and about forty more like it. Nana Knows Elephants is a photo-illustrated introduction to the largest land animal on earth, written in plain language a young reader can actually follow, and short enough to finish in one sitting at bedtime. Inside, your child will find out: What makes an elephant a mammal, and which other animals share that club (including them) How a trunk with 40,000 muscles works as a nose, a cup, a shower, and a hand Why an elephant grows six sets of teeth in a ...

Do you want to be amazed by elephant pictures? Let's look at color photos of elephants! You and your child will find pictures of elephants along with short, simplified text for children learning to read or listen to and for those who like picture books. Elephants: Photos and Fun Facts for Kids is book two of the Kids Learn with Pictures series.

Learn how elephant seals live in the ocean, meet their friends, and see their natural habitat.

Elephants vs Warriors: An Epic Graphic Guide to History and Money is a detailed and politically neutral journey through the pivotal Battle of Al-Qadisiyyah, presented as a unique educational adventure. Moving beyond traditional textbooks, this work follows young Leo, the wise Professor Penny, and the magical golden coin, Dinar, as they witness a turning point in world history. This ancient military history book provides a tactical breakdown of how the highly disciplined Arabian forces, led by Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas, faced the overwhelming might of the Sassanid Persian Empire’s armored war ...

When a group of elephants live together, it's called a herd. Learn about life in a herd of elephants why these animals like to stick together. Find out how living together with others helps elephants stay safe, find food, and raise their young.

**“Science Friday” Summer Reading Pick** **Discover magazine Top 5 Summer Reads** **People magazine Best Summer Reads** “A lovely, big-hearted book…brimming with compassion and the tales of the many, many humans who devote their days to making animals well” (The New York Times). Have...

Mix 1 oz. Chelsea Handler, 1.5 oz. Nora Ephron, finish with a twist of Tina Fey, and you get Ali in Wonderland, the uproarious, revealing, and heartfelt memoir from acclaimed actress and comedian Ali Wentworth. Whether spilling secrets about her quintessentially WASPy upbringing (and her...

This audiobook describes the development of elephants from infancy to adulthood, as they grow up under the hot African sun.

Hannibal Barca never lost a battle on Italian soil. He lost the war anyway. For fifteen years he camped inside enemy territory, destroyed three consecutive Roman armies, and left the Senate counting its dead by the tens of thousands. Rome had no general who could beat him. What Rome had instead was a system — one that could absorb losses no ancient state should have survived, and simply keep sending men. Hannibal's War tells the Second Punic War from both ends: the Carthaginian commander who came nearer than anyone to killing the Roman Republic, and the republic that outlasted him by ...

In his prize-winning Sunday Times bestseller, An Immense World, Ed Yong invited us to perceive the world through other animals’ senses. Now he transforms our view of the world once again by revealing the hidden wonders of life at different scales. All around us, just beyond our awareness, life...

The largest land animal today is the elephant. It can be longer than a car, as high as a house, and weigh more than five cars. They can live for over 70 years in the wild. In a zoo, the oldest elephant lived for 88 years. Elephants are found in some wild areas of Africa and Asia. They are very social and intelligent animals that need to be protected, because there are fewer elephants today than in the past.

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Kids love wild animals! With authentic sound effects and lively music, kids will learn interesting facts about bears, zebras, elephants, giraffes, gorillas, lions, tigers, and crocodiles. Did you know that the average elephant eats up to 16 hours a day, sleeps about 5 hours a day, drinks up to 80 gallons of water each day, and poops up to eighty pounds a day? Interesting facts will have young animal enthusiasts learning about these wild amazing animals and happily entertained.

An elephant seal glides through the sea. Gulp! It catches a small fish. Listen to learn all about these blubbery mammals.

David vs. Goliath... with War Elephants. In the year 636 CE, the world shook. On one side stood the massive Sassanid Persian Empire, a superpower that had ruled for centuries with heavy iron armor and terrifying war elephants. On the other side stood a smaller, faster army from the deserts of Arabia, determined to change history. In The Day The Empire Fell, young historians are transported to the dusty plains of Iraq to witness the legendary Battle of al-Qadisiyyah. This isn't just a list of dates and names; it is a thrilling true story of military strategy for kids that proves brains can ...