Elephants
Published on 10. January 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
40 pages
978-0-06-247060-7 (ISBN)
Description
Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon as he investigates the many characteristics and behaviors of one of the world's most beloved animals: the elephant! This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It's a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.
From their ancient relatives, woolly mammoths and mastodons, to their amazingly versatile trunks and strong ivory tusks, elephants are some of the most fascinating animals on Earth. They are remarkably intelligent, demonstrate self-awareness, and feel familiar emotions like compassion and grief.
With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will learn all about the largest land animals in the world!
Perfect for young scientists' school reports, this book includes an author's note, a glossary, and an index and supports the Common Core State Standards.
From their ancient relatives, woolly mammoths and mastodons, to their amazingly versatile trunks and strong ivory tusks, elephants are some of the most fascinating animals on Earth. They are remarkably intelligent, demonstrate self-awareness, and feel familiar emotions like compassion and grief.
With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will learn all about the largest land animals in the world!
Perfect for young scientists' school reports, this book includes an author's note, a glossary, and an index and supports the Common Core State Standards.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From First Grade to Fifth Grade, Interest Age: From 6 to 10 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 249 mm
Width: 249 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
204 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-06-247060-7 (9780062470607)
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Person
Seymour Simon has been called "the dean of the [children's science book] field" by the New York Times. He has written more than 300 books for young readers and has received the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Lifetime Achievement Award for his lasting contribution to children's science literature, the Science Books & Films Key Award for Excellence in Science Books, the Empire State Award for excellence in literature for young people, and the Educational Paperback Association Jeremiah Ludington Award. He and his wife, Liz, live in Columbia County in Upstate New York. You can visit him online at www.seymoursimon.com, where students can post on the "Seymour Science Blog" and educators can download a free four-page teacher guide to accompany this book, putting it in context with Common Core objectives. Join the growing legion of @seymoursimon fans on Twitter!