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Elephant Talk
The Surprising Science of Elephant Communication
By DOWNER, Ann
- ISBN
- 978-0-76135-766-7
- Publisher
- 21st Century Bks.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on March 1, 2011 | Grades 5-up
Gr 4–6—The complex behavior of wild elephants is introduced in a flowing narrative accompanied by full-color photographs, diagrams, and maps. Downer provides an overview of elephant evolution, places the creatures in their African and Asian contexts, and describes the lives of these intelligent social animals. Her narrative then focuses on the elephants' intricate verbal and nonve...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2011
Downer provides an engrossing account of the science of elephant communication, covering elephant social networks, the workings of their vocal equipment,...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
