Provides information on the physical characteristics, behavior, future, and different species of elephants.

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of elephants, Earth's biggest land animals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why elephants' trunks are so long"--Provided by publisher.

Jeff Sheppard's book is accompanied by a theme packet containing materials which allow students to visualize the story and explore various concepts related to it.

Uncle Elephant comes to the rescue when his nephew's parents are lost at sea and cares for him until they are found again.

A spiteful, conceited elephant runs away from the circus and immediately regrets her course of action.

A little elephant uses his enormous ears to become the star of the circus.

Presents facts about the behaviors, habitats, diet, physical characteristics and abilities, socialization, and other aspects of African elephants.

Palo and Mala, two little elephants, need to live in places which will suit their distinct characters, and so their mother begins a search for the lands where they will be happiest. The story shows that being different is not bad, each can be loved for their uniqueness. Includes information about Indian and African elephants.

Babar, the King of the Elephants, sets out to find Father Christmas and bring him back to visit the children of the elephant's country.

When a lazy bird hatching an egg wants a vacation, she asks Horton, the elephant, to sit on her egg--which he does through all sorts of hazards until he is rewarded for doing what he said he would.