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The world's loneliest elephant : based on the true story of Kaavan / by Fletcher, Ralph J.,author.(CARDINAL)513628; Stoop, Naoko,illustrator.(CARDINAL)349673;
Includes bibliographical references."A heartwarming picture book featuring the true story of Kaavan the elephant, his unlikely bond with musician Cher, and his rescue by veterinarian and animal rights activist Dr. Amir Khalil"--Ages 4-8.
Subjects: Anecdotes.; Illustrated works.; Animal rights; Captive elephants; Elephants;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 6
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One lucky elephant [videorecording] / by Colissimo, Cristina.; Glick-Franzheim, Jordana.; Leeman, Lisa.; Balding, D. J.; Flora(Elephant); Crossover Productions (Firm); Sandbar Pictures.; Virgil Films.;
Cinematographer, Sandra Chandler ; editors, Kate Amend, Tchavdar Georgiev ; original score, Miriam Cutler.Featuring David Balding and Flora (elephant).One Lucky Elephant begins with circus producer David Balding's realization that Flora, the orphaned African elephant he adopted and made the star of his circus, is tired of performing. What unfolds is a nine-year odyssey to find Flora a good home. Caught between the human and animal world, Flora epitomizes the harsh reality elephants face in our expanding man-made world. One thing is certain, after watching this film, you'll never look at an elephant in a zoo or a circus in the same way again.Not rated.DVD, widescreen.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Nonfiction films.; Video recordings.; Flora (Elephant); Captive elephants; Circus animals; African elephant; Human-animal relationships;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Last chain on Billie : how one extraordinary elephant escaped the big top / by Bradley, Carol,1957-author.(CARDINAL)500049;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 309-310 and index.Against the backdrop of a glittering but brutal circus world, Last Chains on Billie charts the history of elephants in America, the inspiring story of the Elephant Sanctuary, and the spellbinding tale of Billie - a resilient elephant who defied the system even as she struggled to overcome a life of abuse and never lost sight of the life she was meant to have. --
Subjects: Anecdotes.; Captive elephants; Elephants; Circus animals; Animal welfare; Animal rescue;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Elephant journey : the true story of three zoo elephants and their rescue from captivity / by Laidlaw, Rob,1959-author.(CARDINAL)604352; Deines, Brian,artist.(CARDINAL)537341;
An illustrated true account of three ailing elephants' journey from a cold Canadian zoo to a sanctuary in California, where they were healed by the warmer climate and more suitable terrain.
Subjects: Animal sanctuaries; Captive elephants; Wildlife rescue;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Last chain on Billie : how one extraordinary elephant escaped the big top / by Bradley, Carol,1957-(CARDINAL)500049;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 307-308) and index.Capturing elephants -- Losing a family ; Tracking the elusive beasts -- Drawn to the big top ; Rounding up the elephants -- Learning the ropes ; Fooling the elephant -- One-legged stands ; Long voyage to America -- The Hawthorn Five ; Seesaws, grass skirts, and water skis -- Life on the road ; Forcing elephants to perform -- Acting out ; Block and tackle and chains -- A sanctuary takes shape ; Coercion, not kindness -- Trouble for Cuneo ; "Bad" elephants -- Space and silence ; Conquering an elephant -- The crackdown begins ; Going rogue -- Mired in bureaucracy ; Hollywood comes calling -- Setbacks in Illinois ; The tale of Baby Boo -- Caravan to freedom ; Big Mary's tragic fate -- The start of a new life ; The short life of Baby Hatch -- The conundrum of zoos ; The plight of Ziggy -- Spotlight on abuse ; A new wave of elephants -- Bad days, good days ; Chains, hooks, and hot shots -- Unchained at last."Against the backdrop of a glittering but brutal circus world, [this book] charts the history of elephants in America, the ... story of the Elephant Sanctuary, and the ... tale of a resilient elephant who defied the system even as she struggled to conquer her past, who never lost sight of the life she was meant to have"--Amazon.com.
Subjects: Anecdotes.; Elephants; Circus animals; Animal welfare; Animal rescue; Captive elephants;
Available copies: 8 / Total copies: 8
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Last chain on Billie [large print] how one extraordinary elephant escaped the big top / by Bradley, Carol,1957-author.(CARDINAL)500049;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 499-502).In the wild, Billie would have been free to wander the jungles of Asia surrounded by family. Instead, she was captured as a baby and shipped to America. For decades Billie crisscrossed the country, dazzling audiences while suffering daily neglect and abuse. Told against the backdrop of a glittering but brutal circus world, this is the story of elephants in America, the Elephant Sanctuary, and one resilient elephant who defied the system.
Subjects: Anecdotes.; Large print books.; Animal rescue; Animal welfare; Captive elephants; Circus animals; Elephants;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Elephants on the move : a day with an Asian elephant family / by Nargi, Lela,author.(CARDINAL)356796;
"Rumble and mumble. Trumpet and stomp! Meet Kamala, Rani, Bozie, Swarna, and Spike! These busy Asian elephants have formed a family at the Smithsonian's National Zoo. Discover a day in the life of this elephant herd, how keepers interact with them, and how this work helps wild elephants thousands of miles away. Created in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution, this fact-filled picture book will help young learners get to know these incredible creatures"--Ages 8-12.Grades 4-6.920 L
Subjects: National Zoological Park (U.S.); National Zoological Park (U.S.); Asiatic elephant; Captive elephants;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Seree's Story [audio-enabled device] / by Gold, Irma,author.; Harris, Wayne(illustrator)(CARDINAL)773830; Library Ideas (Firm)(CARDINAL)892421;
Read bySeree loves nothing more than eating sweet, mushy bananas, rolling in squelchy mud and playing with her family in the jungle. But one day, she is captured and put to work in a circus. All she wants is to find her mother, and freedom.
Subjects: Australian fiction.; Children's stories.; Picture books.; picture books.; Animal fiction.; Children's audiobooks.; Audiobooks.; Sound recordings.; Families; Elephants; Circus; Captive wild animals; Circus animals; Familial behavior of animals; Wildlife rescue; Wildlife refuges;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The one and only Ivan [audio-enabled device] / by Applegate, Katherine,author.(CARDINAL)345773; Grupper, Adam,narrator.(CARDINAL)682179; Playaway Digital Audio,issuing body.(CARDINAL)565887; Playaway Products, LLC,issuing body.(CARDINAL)868990;
Read by Adam Grupper.Sound files.Winner of the Newbery Medal and a number one New York Times best seller. This stirring and unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendships. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this novel is told from the point of view of Ivan himself. This acclaimed middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. It's a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom. Having spent 27 years behind the glass walls of his enclosure in a shopping mall, Ivan has grown accustomed to humans watching him. He hardly ever thinks about his life in the jungle. Instead, Ivan occupies himself with television, his friends Stella and Bob, and painting. But when he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from the wild, he is forced to see their home, and his art, through new eyes. The One and Only Ivan was hailed as a best book of the year by Kirkus, School Library Journal, and Amazon, demonstrating it is a true classic in the making. In the tradition of timeless stories like Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little, Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create Ivan's unforgettable first-person narration in a story of friendship, art, and hope. An author's note depicts the differences between the fictional story and true events. Plus don't miss The One and Only Bob, Katherine Applegate's return to the world of Ivan, Bob, and Ruby!Grades 3-6.Issued on Playaway, a dedicated audio media player.
Subjects: Children's audiobooks.; Animal fiction.; Gorilla; Elephants; Animals; Friendship; Animal welfare; Circus; Circus animals; Captive wild animals;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 6
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5 elephants / by Laidlaw, Rob,1959-author.(CARDINAL)604352;
Includes bibliographical references (page 84) and index.Profiles of five famous elephants introduce young nature enthusiasts to the stories of thriving wild elephant Echo, solitary zoo elephant Lucy, sanctuary elephant Tarra, tragic entertainment elephant Tusko, and rehabilitated elephant Thandora.One elephant, the natural life of Echo -- The ele-facts -- Astounding adaptations -- Elephant life -- Two elephants, Canada's last northern elephant -- The challenges of captivity -- Three elephants, Tusko's tough times -- Using elephants -- Humans and wild elephants -- Looking for golden teeth -- Four elephants, Tarra's journey to sanctuary -- Elephant futures -- Five elephants, Thandora's legacy -- Hope for the furtue.1110L
Subjects: Young adult literature.; Biographies.; Elephants.; Elephants;
Available copies: 9 / Total copies: 11
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