Elephant Scientist
No. of pages 80
Published: 2016
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This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is part of a book series called Scientists in the Field .
There are 80 pages in this book. This book was published in 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company .
Caitlin O'Connell has devoted more than twenty years of her research career to the study of elephants. She lives in California with her husband, the photographer Timothy Rodwell . Donna M. Jackson is a life-long, award-winning non-fiction writer who loves writing about real people, places, and things.
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This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Horn Book Award - Nonfiction
This book was recognised in the Nonfiction category by the Horn Book Award. Presented annually since 1967 by the Boston Globe and Horn Book Magazine for excellence in childrens and young adult literature. This honour is granted in the three categories of Fiction and Poetry, Non-fiction, and Picture Book. Presented annually since 1967 by the Boston Globe and Horn Book Magazine for excellence in childrens and young adult literature. This honour is granted in the three categories of Fiction and Poetry, Non-fiction, and Picture Book.
Robert F Sibert Informational Book Award
This book was recognised by the Robert F Sibert Informational Book Award.
This book features the following character:
Caitlin O'Connell
This book features the character Caitlin O'Connell.
"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."--Horn Book "This amazing presentation is a must-have for all collections." --School Library Journal, starred review
