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bethfishreads's review against another edition
3.0
A nonfiction, middle-grade graphic/comic book about elephant behavior.
Middle grade readers who want to learn more about elephant behavior will find this book both fun to read and informative. The author stresses the similarities between elephant and human behavior in terms of family, caring for the sick, greetings, and raising their young.
But, of course elephants aren't humans, so we also learn about how they evade or fight off predators, what happens when the males reach adolescence, what happens when their leader dies, and how they cope with the changing seasons.
The book also covers some elephant evolution and physiology. We learn about the different species of modern elephants and about some of their ancient ancestors. We also learn about their trunks, their tusks, their skin, and more.
I think the book was more successful when covering elephant behavior and social structure. The drawings were well done, engaging the reader and enhancing the text. I liked the way illustrator Koch gave the elephants unique personalities and characteristics without making them cartoonish.
I'm unsure how well the biological information will resonate with middle grade readers. I wonder how accessible it will be to youngsters and to adults who don't have a background in mammalogy or physiology.
Thanks to the publisher for the review copy.
Middle grade readers who want to learn more about elephant behavior will find this book both fun to read and informative. The author stresses the similarities between elephant and human behavior in terms of family, caring for the sick, greetings, and raising their young.
But, of course elephants aren't humans, so we also learn about how they evade or fight off predators, what happens when the males reach adolescence, what happens when their leader dies, and how they cope with the changing seasons.
The book also covers some elephant evolution and physiology. We learn about the different species of modern elephants and about some of their ancient ancestors. We also learn about their trunks, their tusks, their skin, and more.
I think the book was more successful when covering elephant behavior and social structure. The drawings were well done, engaging the reader and enhancing the text. I liked the way illustrator Koch gave the elephants unique personalities and characteristics without making them cartoonish.
I'm unsure how well the biological information will resonate with middle grade readers. I wonder how accessible it will be to youngsters and to adults who don't have a background in mammalogy or physiology.
Thanks to the publisher for the review copy.
ddnreads's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
I love it so muchhh😭🫶🏽 The art style, the colours, the concept. I learn a lot about elephants and I think they're massively impressive. I just know that they have such a rich community 🥺 I love it I love it
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