by Caitlin O'Connell (Author), Timothy Rodwell (Illustrator), Donna M. Jackson (Author)
A 2012 Sibert Honor Book
In the sprawling African scrub desert of Etosha National Park in Namibia, they call her "the mother of all elephants." Holding binoculars closely to her eyes, American scientist Caitlin O'Connell could not believe what she was seeing from these African elephants: as the mighty matriarch scanned the horizon, the other elephants followed suit, stopped midstride, and stood as still as statues.This observation would guide the scientist to a groundbreaking discovery about elephant communication: elephants actually listen with their limbs.
The Elephant Scientist was named a 2012 Robert F. Sibert Honor Book.
Author Biography
Donna M. Jackson is an award-winning author of nonfiction books for children and holds a master's degree in journalism. She lives in Colorado.Visit her website at www.donnamjackson.net.
Caitlin O'Connell has devoted the last nineteen years of her research career to the study of elephants. She lives in California with her husband, photographer Timothy Rodwell.
Number of Pages: 80
Dimensions: 0.3 x 9 x 11 IN
Publication Date: May 03, 2016
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Elephant Scientist
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 8.4
Point Value: 2