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The Elephant Scientist

<div id='hc-product-description'>A 2012 Sibert Honor Book&#160; In the sprawling African scrub desert of Etosha National Park in Namibia, they call her &quot;the mother of all elephants.&quot; Holding binoculars closely to her eyes, American scientist Caitlin O&rsquo;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.</div>

JUVENILE NONFICTION: Science & Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection

JUVENILE NONFICTION: People & Places / Africa

JUVENILE NONFICTION: Science & Nature / Biology

”'This intriguing volume from the Scientists in the Field series will interest readers.' --Booklist 'The many color photographs, predominantly from the Namibian field sites, capture the majestic elder elephants, their always-appealing offspring, and the dusty, rugged landscapes in which the scientists and research assistants camp and work.”