Hurt, Avery

"Stomp around the African savanna, run around the forests of India, take a mud bath, and more as you learn all about elephants! Adult and child readers can learn together in this new Level 1 co-reader from National Geographic Kids, full of engaging photos and fun facts"--From the publisher's web site.

Many teens enjoy a carefree time of school, some light household responsibilities to help their family, and good times with their friends. According to a National Alliance of Caregiving report in 2005, at least 1.3 million children between the ages of eight and eighteen are shouldering the heavy responsibilities of caring for family members who cannot care for themselves without help. Readers will get a frank description of the work faced by many teen caregivers. Teens who are immersed in this life already can find resources and organizations for support, as well as sound advice for coping in tough times.

Teaches readers about proper etiquette in cross-cultural situations.

Introdcution to African and Asian elephants, their physical characteristics, family structure, habitat, and food, in an adult and child reader format.

Text and color photographs introduce readers to elephants.

Looks at the structure of ancient China's government and how it related the geography of the era.