Face to Face With Elephants (Face to Face with Animals) [Hardcover]

Dereck Joubert (Author), Beverly Joubert (Photographer)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: Face to Face with Animals

You’re in the Land Rover, observing elephants from a safe, respectful distance. It’s a hot, hot day in the African bush, and the windows are down. But what’s this? Suddenly, you’ve got company! An elephant trunk is nosing around in your luggage for some water. Nothing new to Beverly and Dereck Joubert, the wildlife writers and filmmakers who get up close and personal with elephants of all sizes, experience their complex social structure, and witness first-hand their deepest emotions. Through Beverly’s stunning photographs and Dereck’s engaging narration, readers can follow the plight of a trapped baby elephant, discover the compassion of these gentle giants, and learn of the threats they face. The Jouberts take readers face to face with the elephants as they come under attack from lions...and from mankind. Learn how to help protect these animals and prevent shrinking herds being driven into ever smaller parcels of land.

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.,."remarkable color photos and intriguing observations. Attractive, well written, and fascinating..."

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books (October 14, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1426303254
• ISBN-13: 978-1426303258
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 0.3 x 10.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #315,685 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book simply begs the reader to learn more about the magnificent African elephant!, April 13, 2009

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This review is from: Face to Face With Elephants (Face to Face with Animals) (Hardcover)

When she heard the squeak of them trying to step out of their vehicle the elephant charged at it like she'd been shot out of a cannon. Dereck Joubert quickly put the truck into neutral so when she hit it she would not injure herself. After the incident, he forgave her because she had obviously been attacked by a poacher in the past as he could see a healing wound. That was some saucy elephant! Dereck says "They've got attitude, and I like that. At the same time they are the gentle giants of Africa."

There are many interesting facts you may not know about elephants. For example, what sounds like a rumbling tummy is actually an elephant talking to another. Did you know that when a baby elephant is born there is a big celebration? No, they don't hand out cigars, but they do a lot of "trumpeting and wailing." Did you know that elephant poop is valuable? Yuk!

This story was charming and exciting from the beginning. The photography just shouts the magnificent character of the African elephant and begs the reader to learn more about this creature. There are a few interesting sidebars scattered through the book and in the back the author lists ways to help, activities, "facts at a glance," a glossary and additional resources to browse. In this book you'll find a lot about these wonderful gentle giants and get the scoop about that poop!