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Asian Elephants in Danger
Hardcover
Series: Edge of Extinction (Pulse)
ISBN13: 9781918709513
Publisher: Cheriton Children's Books
Published: Jan 1 2027
Pages: 48
Language: English
Asian elephants are remarkable animals known for their intelligence, strength, and close knit family groups.
This high-interest nonfiction title takes readers into the forests, grasslands, and wetlands of South and Southeast Asia, where elephants travel in herds led by an experienced matriarch. Clear, leveled text explains how elephants use their trunks to communicate, share comfort, and guide calves, and how their large bodies and constant need for food shape their daily movements. Readers explore how elephants adapt to different habitats--from dense forests to open grasslands--and why they need wide home ranges to survive.
The book also examines the serious threats Asian elephants face today. Forests are being cut down for farms, roads, and towns. As their habitat shrinks, elephants are pushed into smaller spaces, increasing conflict with people.
Real world conservation efforts show how scientists and communities are working to protect elephants through poaching patrols, responsible ecotourism, and conflict-prevention programs. With dramatic visuals, bite-sized facts, and critical-thinking questions, this title supports comprehension, vocabulary development, and reading confidence.
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