Review: The Elephant Scientist

Today I have a third book for you from the Scientists in the Field series, this one is The Elephant Scientist.   I have previously reviewed Pluto and Dolphins of Shark Bay.  This is an excellent book that taught me so much about elephants... in ways I totally didn't expect!  :)

Ever wonder how elephants know there is a storm coming?  When I read this section of the book I was totally hooked.

I so wanted to know if there was a possibility of being true.  Could elephants be linked with insects?  Could this trait be useful?   That's the question.   So we delved into the world of elephant feet, elephant alarm sounds, and more.   Learning about elephant societies, the females and their groups, the boys and theirs.    Intermingled in the compelling words were a whole host of images, to draw in the reader (aimed at youth 10-12 years old).  The full colour images were stunning in their detail and observation of elephant life.

The pages are well balanced between text and images.

I was fascinated by the idea that they use the alarm calls of elephants to keep them from damaging the fields and gardens of farmers and homeowners.  We didn't just learn about these two ideas, look what else you get to learn about.

Elephant Scientist is a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the Elephants, learning how they can tell them apart, how the males form groups, how the females live in matriarchal groups, their strong social interconnection, differences in how they respond to alarm calls and so much more.  A very interesting book.  :)
My Thoughts:
 I have a firm appreciation for the scientists in the field series.  I love meeting the people researching these different topics, and Elephant Scientist is no exception.   A neat idea about elephants, the research to test out that theory, with helping elephants being the end goal. 

Elephant Scientist
By: Caitlin O'Connell & Donna M. Jackson
Images: Caitlin O'Connell & Timothy Rodwell
Series: Scientists in the Field
Pages: 80
Ages: 10-12 years
Publisher:  Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Reviewed for: Raincoast Books

Where can you find it?
 Amazon.ca: The Elephant Scientist

Amazon.com: The Elephant Scientist (Scientists in the Field Series)

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X is for... An Excellent Time to Celebrate Canada's Birthday

Thank you for joining Amanda and I as we blog through the alphabet. This week, X!

On July 1st this year Canada will be celebrating her 150th birthday.   

To that end oh my, things are getting busy.
Stores is promoting their 150th birthday sales.
Communities are prettying themselves up.. for instance our town put up a lovely begonia bed made up in the shape of the Canada flag.
Towns are putting together bigger than normal Canada day events.

I have to admit, it's rather fun watching folks prepare. 

Even funnier... on our family vacation (celebrating my mom's 80th) my sisters (who don't celebrate Canada Day) were busy talking about how they should have a party for all their friends this year.  After all, Canada's turning 150 this year!

As to what we'll do?   I haven't a clue!  I'm not really planning a party (I'll let my younger sister plan that).   I expect we'll take in the town events, probably go out to the local provincial park and have a bbq supper, swim and walk (if the weather is nice that is). 

If you want to find out what's going on across Canada, you can check out this site. 
 Celebrate Canada is a four-day celebration that begins on June 21 with National Aboriginal Day, continues with Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (June 24) and Canadian Multiculturalism Day (June 27), and comes to a spectacular finish on Canada Day (July 1). Find out what is going on in your region and across the country!

If you are in Ontario, check out some of these Canada Day events.   Sure to be something to interest most anyone eh?  :) 
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