Elephant Island

Author : Leo Timmers
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781776574346
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Elephant Island written by Leo Timmers and published by . This book was released on 2022-03 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Caught in a storm, Elephant washes up on a tiny island. Along comes Mouse in a little dingy and Elephant steps aboard . . . uh-oh! They use the wreckage to make the island bigger. And here's Dog--can this boat take Elephant's weight? Uh-oh! None of the animals can save the shipwrecked Elephant but each broken vessel provides new materials for another intricate construction. Wheels and pulleys create a Ferris wheel, an elevator, a waffle maker. Soon there is a whole community and enough space for everyone! As in any Leo Timmers picture book, Elephant Island has many layers of discovery. Each new building is a magical fun park packed with mechanical detail and busy animals all working together.

Author : John Thomson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Elephant Island and Beyond written by John Thomson and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aristocracy of Antarctic exploration does not include the name of Thomas Orde Hans Lees. He came away from Shackleton's 1914 expedition with the reputation of being the least popular and most criticised of the men involved in the Endurance adventure in the Weddell Sea. Not only was he disliked simply for being himself but he was also expected to become the first victim of cannibalism if the 22 men of Elephant Island had run out of food. Previous accounts of Shackleton's adventure have unfailingly mentioned that Orde Lees was unpopular. Though they have plundered his excellent journal for much of the detail of life on board the Endurance, on the pack ice and finally on Elephant Island, the part he played in keeping the men alive has not been recognised. His journal has - surprinsingly - never been published and this book is a long overdue testament to a much misunderstood - and probably unfairly maligned - man. After his rescue from Elephant Island, Orde Lees campaigned vigorously for the use of parachutes in the newly formed Royal Air Force and he was publicly credited with being the primary advocate. Many pilots owe their lives to his faith in this new invention. He went on to perform more service for his country in Japan and spent the final period of his life in New Zealand.

Author : Vicki Croke
Publisher : Random House Trade Paperbacks
ISBN 13 : 0812981650
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Elephant Company written by Vicki Croke and published by Random House Trade Paperbacks. This book was released on 2015-04-14 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK The remarkable story of James Howard “Billy” Williams, whose uncanny rapport with the world’s largest land animals transformed him from a carefree young man into the charismatic war hero known as Elephant Bill In 1920, Billy Williams came to colonial Burma as a “forest man” for a British teak company. Mesmerized by the intelligence and character of the great animals who hauled logs through the jungle, he became a gifted “elephant wallah.” In Elephant Company, Vicki Constantine Croke chronicles Williams’s growing love for elephants as the animals provide him lessons in courage, trust, and gratitude. Elephant Company is also a tale of war and daring. When Japanese forces invaded Burma in 1942, Williams joined the elite British Force 136 and operated behind enemy lines. His war elephants carried supplies, helped build bridges, and transported the sick and elderly over treacherous mountain terrain. As the occupying authorities put a price on his head, Williams and his elephants faced their most perilous test. Elephant Company, cornered by the enemy, attempted a desperate escape: a risky trek over the mountainous border to India, with a bedraggled group of refugees in tow. Part biography, part war epic, Elephant Company is an inspirational narrative that illuminates a little-known chapter in the annals of wartime heroism. Praise for Elephant Company “This book is about far more than just the war, or even elephants. This is the story of friendship, loyalty and breathtaking bravery that transcends species. . . . Elephant Company is nothing less than a sweeping tale, masterfully written.”—Sara Gruen, The New York Times Book Review “Splendid . . . Blending biography, history, and wildlife biology, [Vicki Constantine] Croke’s story is an often moving account of [Billy] Williams, who earned the sobriquet ‘Elephant Bill,’ and his unusual bond with the largest land mammals on earth.”—The Boston Globe “Some of the biggest heroes of World War II were even bigger than you thought. . . . You may never call the lion the king of the jungle again.”—New York Post “Vicki Constantine Croke delivers an exciting tale of this elephant whisperer–cum–war hero, while beautifully reminding us of the enduring bonds between animals and humans.”—Mitchell Zuckoff, author of Lost in Shangri-La and Frozen in Time

Author : Evelyn Shaw
Publisher : HarperCollins Children's Books
ISBN 13 : 9780060256043
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Elephant Seal Island written by Evelyn Shaw and published by HarperCollins Children's Books. This book was released on 1978-10-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the cyclical visitations of elephant seals to Ano Nuevo Island in the Pacific Ocean and relates the experiences of a male pup from birth to early adulthood.

Author : Alexander Mossbrucker
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780648501824
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Island Elephants written by Alexander Mossbrucker and published by . This book was released on 2021-11 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Island Elephants offers a rare insight into the Critically Endangered Sumatran elephant and the urgent steps being taken to secure its future in the wild. Beginning with a unique excursion into the world of elephants before developing into a detailed compilation of the latest biological research and monitoring, and best practice conservation methodologies, Island Elephant provides an in depth, highly researched approach to the protection of the Critically Endangered Sumatran elephant in its natural habitat.

Author : F. A. Worsley
Publisher : Wakefield Press
ISBN 13 : 9781862547759
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Shackleton's Boat Journey written by F. A. Worsley and published by Wakefield Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the classic account of Sir Ernest Shackleton's 1914-1916 Antarctic expedition. Written by the captain of the Endurance, the ship used by Shackleton on this ill-fated journey, it is a remarkable tale of courage and bravery in the face of extreme odds and a vivid portrait of one of the world's greatest explorers. "A breathtaking story of courage under the most appalling conditions." - Edmund Hillary

Author : Carmela D'Amico
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
ISBN 13 : 0545826454
Total Pages : 58 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ella the Elegant Elephant written by Carmela D'Amico and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2014-11-25 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She's younger than Babar, shyer than Lily, and every bit as cute as Olivia. Look out! Here's ELLA! Ella's counting the days until the first day of school ... but not because she's eager to start! On the contrary, as the littlest elephant on Elephant Island, she's terribly nervous about the other kids she'll meet. Then she receives a beautiful red hat that belonged to her grandmother -- her new lucky charm. Big mean Belinda at school teases her for it, calling her "Ella the Elegant Elephant." But Ella's brave enough to hold on to her hat, and in the end, the hat (and her heart) save the day. With warm, rich pictures and a charming main character, ELLA is sure to be a new favorite.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Antarctic Journal of the United States written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Leo Timmers
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 1776572505
Total Pages : 17 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Monkey on the Run written by Leo Timmers and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On a very busy street with traffic moving so slowly, Little Monkey loses patience and jumps onto a fire engine. Then he joins a TV crew, a garbage truck, an aquarium bus, a jewel thief's getaway carEEach vehicle in this wordless picture book contains a world of detail, activity and humor to share with curious toddlers. Full color.olor.

Author : Chris Furse
Publisher : Conran Octopus
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Elephant Island written by Chris Furse and published by Conran Octopus. This book was released on 1979 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronological account of experiences of sixteen men, November 1976 to March 1977.