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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2011
The Elephant Scientist
Written by Caitlin O'Connell and Donna M. Jackson · Illustrated by Timothy Rodwell
Part of the Scientists in the Field series
Discover how elephants communicate through their limbs in the African desert.
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Bookroo's summary
In Namibia's Etosha National Park, scientist Caitlin O'Connell observes a matriarch elephant leading her herd with an unexpected form of communication. As the elephants stand still, Caitlin uncovers a groundbreaking discovery: they listen with their limbs. This revelation could change our understanding of these majestic creatures. What secrets will Caitlin unveil in the vast African scrub desert?
From the publisher
A 2012 Sibert Honor Book In the sprawling African scrub desert of Etosha National Park in Namibia, they call her “the mother of all elephants.” Holding binoculars closely to her eyes, American scientist Caitlin O’Connell could not believe what she was seeing from these African elephants: as the mighty matriarch scanned the horizon, the other elephants followed suit, stopped midstride, and stood as still as statues. This observation would guide the scientist to a groundbreaking discovery about elephant communication: elephants actually listen with their limbs.The Elephant Scientist was named a 2012 Robert F. Sibert Honor Book.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 80
- Reading age
- 10–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- ~1152L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 8.4
- F&P level
- ~Z
- AR points
- 2
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 144396
Publication
- Published
- May 3, 2016
- First published
- July 11, 2011
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780544668300
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