A Baby Elephant in the Wild

by Caitlin O'Connell

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With in-the-field photographs, this photo essay brings young children to the African scrub desert to witness how a baby elephant survives in the wild.

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This is a cute book that follows a baby elephant named Liza as she grows in the desert of Namibia. Caitlin O'Connell was able to witness Liza's birth and follow her progress and how elephant society works.

Taylorsexton | Aug 15, 2017 |

A great nature book for younger readers. Excellent photographs and good information. (

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Sullywriter | May 22, 2015 |

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Keystone to Reading Book Award (Nominee – Elementary Award, Primary Level – 2016)

Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award (Nominee – Grades K-3 – 2016)

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The Best Children's Books of the Year (Five to Nine – 2015)

CCBC Choices (2015)

Maine Regional Library System Cream of the Crop List (2015)

NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K–12 (2015)

Picture This Recommendation List (2015)

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With in-the-field photographs, this photo essay brings young children to the African scrub desert to witness how a baby elephant survives in the wild.

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