The Elephants Come Home: A True Story of Seven Elephants, Two People, and One Extraordinary Friendship

TOUCHING ANIMAL FRIENDSHIPS: Owen and Mzee Tarra and Bella Rescue and Jessica . . . touching true stories of the emotional bonds possible between species are charming and speak to the limitlessness of love.|ELEPHANT APPEAL: Elephants are one of the most fascinating and charming wild animals in all of nature. This heartwarming true story will intrigue and inspire children and turn even the most reluctant readers into elephant enthusiasts.|CONSERVATION THEME: This book tells the true story of caring for one of the world’s most beloved endangered animals: the African elephant. This book is a great upbeat jumping-off point for discussions of the importance of preserving endangered species and their environments.|ENGAGING NONFICTION: There’s no better way to get readers hooked on factual books than to offer them real-life stories with heart and meaning.|STRONG CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) emphasize learning about animal habitats/biomes in K–2 curriculums while later grades address topics like conservation and endangered species. With a depth of research and an engaging highly visual narrative this book is an excellent resource for librarians and primary school educators.|Kindergarten and elementary school teachers|Parents and grandparents|Librarians|Lovers of animals wildlife and the natural world|Zoo and natural history museumgoers

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