Elephants: A Book for Children

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Elephant Memories: Thirteen years in the Life of an Elephant Family- Cynthia Moss (2000): Her chronicles of the lives of the elephant members of the T families- a glimpse into their everyday life and what makes them who they are. There is also a category labeled “Other.” This includes books about animals, emotion, and our relationships with them. Please know, while we have personally read many of these books, we have not read all of them. We also went off of recommendations from other “elephant people.”

These magnificent mammals spend between 12 to 18 hourseating grass, plantsand fruitevery single day! They use their long trunks to smell their food and lift it up into their mouth – yum! But as with all things in life, we don’t all agree about some of the books. Some people like some that others couldn’t even finish. Just because the book is on the list, doesn’t guarantee you’ll enjoy it. Please read a full review before dipping into the stories. Also remember, if you enjoy a book written by a researcher or conservationist, most have other books as well that you can look for. I must thank you for this beautiful book which has been done in a very professional manner and i will look forward to more of your Wildlife projects. A natural history rich in observation of the animal world and how humans participate in it, Silent Thunderis also a passionate story of scientist Katy Payne’s spiritual quest as she turns a keen eye on her role in this world.

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Bohemoth: The History of the Elephant in America – Ronald B. Tobias (2013): A chronicle tracing the elephant’s indelible footprint on American culture, and its 200 year history And finally, if you are looking for a truly unique gift, consider buying something from Poo Poo Paper. They make surprisingly lovely notebooks, notecards, and craft paper from elephant, cow and donkey poo. Hey…it’s sustainable! More Books Featuring Animals

An Elephant’s Story – Jamie Renee Heraver (2018): (recommended ages 6-12 ) An Elephant’s Story is a beautifully written and illustrated book for animal lovers everywhere! A young girl has a magical connection with an elephant while visiting a sanctuary and suddenly realizes she can hear his thoughts. She learns what the life of a working elephant is like as he shares his life story with her. One of redemption and love, this book will empower readers to think compassionately with an open heart toward all living beings as they are invited to see the world from the eyes of an elephant. Starting with the story of her revolutionary discovery that elephants use infrasonic sounds – sounds below the range of human hearing – to communicate, Payne shares what she learned from her fascinating field research in Africa. Research that reveals new insights into elephants’ social lives. When five of the elephant families she studies are the victims of culling, Payne’s approach to her research changes. She fights valiantly to protect the elephants. Rattling the Cage- Steven M. Wise (2001): Explains how the failure to recognize the basic legal rights of chimpanzees and bonobos in light of modern scientific findings creates a glaring contradiction in our law while demonstrating the cognitive, emotional, and social capacities of these apes.

An Elephant in the Room: The Science and Well-Being of Elephants in Captivity – multiple contributors (2009): A look at the different issues that elephants face in captivity. Different topics are taken on by different contributors in the animal/elephant field. And people often ignore the calves left behind, who must now live out their lives as traumatized and fearful orphans. Wildlife photographer Joachim Schmeisser made it his mission to document the story of these abandoned baby elephants. And as he battled to create a bond with the elephants, he came to realize that they had a great deal to teach him. About life, loyalty, and freedom. The Eye of the Elephantrecounts the Owens’ struggle to save these innocent animals from decimation. A journey not only to supply the natives with ways of supporting their villages. But to cultivate support around the globe for the protection of elephants. translation:- "Hello Alwyn my parcel arrived safely - the book is GORGEOUS!! I am very proud and happy to have participated in this beautiful project thank you"

Next of Kin: My Conversations with Chimpanzees-Roger Fouts (1998): For 30 years Roger Fouts has pioneered communication with chimpanzees through sign language–beginning with a mischievous baby chimp named Washoe. This remarkable book describes Fout’s odyssey from novice researcher to celebrity scientist to impassioned crusader for the rights of animals. They have partnered with Wildlife Conservation Network (WCN) to develop an Elephant Crisis Fund, which has funded 348 projects throughout Africa and Asia. I personally donate time and money to WCN and can attest to both their ethics and their effectiveness.Chimps of Fauna Sanctuary: A True Story of Resilience and Recovery-Andrew Westoff (2012): An unflinching, visceral look at the emotional and physical damage—actual, real damage done to specific, individual apes—in some of America’s most notorious biomedical research labs. It is also the story of humans who were driven to provide them with refuge, retirement . . . and, ultimately, their inherent right to dignity. Through the Eyes of Ernest: A Memoir to Honor Elephants- Debbie McFee (2013): A somber but ultimately hopeful tale told from an elephant’s point of view, Through the Eyes of Ernest asks us to consider why we keep such intelligent, social animals in captivity. Those that have observed elephants in the wild and sanctuaries can’t help fall in love with them. I know I did when observing elephants in Sri Lanka and at Tembe Elephant Park in South Africa. Modoc is a true animal story detailing the life of a young boy and an elephant that formed a bond that would last their entire lives. Gods in Chains – Rhea Ghosh (2005): The book hopes to highlight the conditions of captive elephants as they are currently used and kept in India. Initially started as informal documentation, Gods in Chains later expanded to become a handbook of sorts, for anyone wanting to know more of the reality behind the veil of glamour and majesty of the captive pachyderm, especially in temple rituals and festival processions. The often troubled and complex relationship with their only companion, the mahout, is also a story of pathos and heartbreak for a deeply social and community-minded animal.