elephants

"Elephants are the largest animals that live on land. The heaviest elephant ever recorded weighed 24,000 pounds (10,900 kilograms). Find out more in [this book]"--Publisher.

Once a year on Elmer's Day, all the elephants decorate themselves and have a parade, and this year Elmer comes up with a plan to include the other animals as well as the elephants.

Text and photographs look at elephants.

"This nonfiction picture book tells the story of Lawrence Anthony and the deep bond he forged with the matriarch of the herd he saved at his animal reserve in South Africa. When Lawrence died, the matriarch led all the elephants from remote parts of the reserve in a procession to his home, where they gathered to mourn him. They returned on the same day at the same time for the next two years because elephants remember"--OCLC.

"With big ears that flap like fans and long trunks that can grab and pull . . . these supersmart animals are more than just ears and trunks. Learn all about the largest land mammals"--Provided by publisher.

"Nelson's grandmother proves how wise she is when she initiates a plan to save him from his kidnappers"--OCLC.

"Nelson is only a baby elephant and so he is not big and strong like the older elephants. One day when Nelson is playing he sees something move in the grass. . ."--Google Books.

A fact-filled picture book that explores the life of an elephant calf and its large family.

"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to elephant calves through simple, predictable text and related photos"--.

The last Elmer storybook from master picture book maker and BookTrust Liftetime Achievement Award winner David McKee, about caring for elderly family members. Aunt Zelda has a gift to give to Elmer from his Grandpa Eldo, but she can't remember what it is or where it is. Zelda's memory sometimes escapes her, and her hearing isn't what it used to be, so they set off together to find Grandpa Eldo and solve the mystery of the forgotten gift. Elmer's love, patience, and respect for his Aunt Zelda and Grandpa Eldo make for a heart-warming depiction of family life with elderly relatives.