Elephants

Find out fascinating facts about the largest land mammal and the steps that are being taken to protect these gentle giants.

Nature's Children series provides young readers (Ages 8-10) with fascinating information about the planet's most incredible wildlife species. Each title offers a complete picture of the animal- from birth to adulthood- and describes its place in our world, including how humans impact it and its environment. Did you know that elephants are the world's largest land mammal-or that an elephant's trunk is made up of more than 40,000 muscles? These gentle giants are also at risk due to illegal hunting. Learn fascinating facts like these-and more-all in the pages of this book!

Anna Prokos is an author whose notable work has delighted children of all ages. When not writing, you'll find Anna in elementary schools conducting writing workshops, or at the library with her three sons in their North Carolina community.