Extraordinary Elephants

Explore the extraordinary world of elephants with explorer and scientist Tim Flannery and his daughter, Emma, as they shine the spotlight on one of the world’s most beloved and surprising creatures!

There’s so much more to elephants than their enormous size! Have you heard about their excellent memory or their adorable sense of humor? Did you know that they actually walk on their tippy toes? And wait till you see who their cousins are - you’re in for a surprise!

Elephants can live until the age of 70 and are Earth’s most intelligent giants, with incredible communication and relationship-building abilities. Come along on an exciting expedition with the world-renowned scientist and explorer Tim Flannery and his daughter Emma as they spotlight these wonderful creatures, their closest relatives (the woolly mammoth!), and discover what humans can do to protect this beloved species.

This gorgeous large format picture book comes with lush, full-color illustrations from renowned illustrator Katie Melrose, cherry-red foil and tactile grain lamination on the cover - making it the perfect gift for animal lovers and elephantophiles alike!

Discover more fascinating creatures in Tim Flannery’s other picture books:

• Sensational Sharks
• Extraordinary Elephants
• Jiggliest Jellyfish
• Spectacular Snakes

Professor Tim Flannery is one of the world’s leading scientists, explorers and conservationists. He has held positions in renowned institutions across Australia and internationally, including Director of the South Australian Museum, Visiting Chair in Australian Studies at Harvard University and Distinguished Research Fellow at the Australian Museum. He was named Australian of the Year in 2007. He has published more than thirty books, including the award-winning Here on Earth (2010), The Weather Makers (2005) and Atmosphere of Hope (2015). He is a frequent presenter on ABC Radio, NPR and the BBC, and has also written and presented several series on the Documentary Channel.