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Starred Review on June 1, 2017 | Elementary
Gr 3–6—Roy follows her masterly Neighborhood Sharks: Hunting with the Great Whites of California's Farallon Islands with a stunning look at how a newborn elephant matures into a capable member of the herd. The work adroitly covers anatomy, environment, family life, and other topics. Roy emphasizes how elephants, with their "it takes a village" approach to rearing young, rely on their intricate social structure for survival. Large illustrations of...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on March 1, 2018
In detailed accounts that integrate descriptions of anatomy, behavior, and development, Roy explains how a baby African elephant learns the skills necessary to surv...Log In or Sign Up to Read More