National Geographic Readers: Elephants
Avery Elizabeth Hurt
Happy World Elephant Day! đ These majestic herbivores develop strong social ties within their matriarchal social groups. Not only are they one of the worldâs largest land mammals, they are also one of the most intelligent, able to use tools and solve problems. They can communicate with each other from up to two miles apart, and they show empathy, even mourning their dead. Sadly, elephant populations are under extreme threat primarily due to habit loss and poaching.
Today, I thought Iâd read National Geographic Readers: Elephants to honor these animals. Geared toward ages two to five, this is one of National Geographicâs âYou Read, I Readâ series. One page is designed for a parent or guardian to read aloud with a challenging world highlighted while the facing page is designed for the child to read and repeats the highlighted word. Each of the brief chapters concludes with a different interactive activity to reinforce comprehension and retention.
This volume about elephants included a lot of information on their body parts, like their trunks and ears, their families, their needs, such as diet, sleep, and water, and their habitat. The text is engaging and age appropriate with the help of an older reader, and the numerous color photographs are phenomenal. The book mentions the declining elephant population and that organizations are trying to help but doesnât provide details. National Geographic Readers: Elephants is a wonderful introduction to the natural history of elephants for young readers, and the illustrations will absolutely delight them.
If you want to see amazing pictures of elephants and learn how to help, please visit these excellent organizations:
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