Head on safari to the grasslands of Africa to study African elephants in this beautiful non-fiction field guide for kids.

You might know that African elephants are the largest land animals on Earth, but there’s so much more to learn about these tusked creatures. Turn the pages to find out why the grandmother is in charge of an elephant family, and why big ears help elephants cool down! Meet a baby elephant as it takes its first steps, and discover how to tell the difference between an African elephant and an Asian elephant. The book also looks at the conservation challenges these iconic animals face due to climate change and ivory poaching.

Written by elephant expert Dr Festus W. Ihwagi and featuring stunning illustrations by Nic Jones, African Elephant (Young Zoologist) is part of an exciting new series of animal books from Neon Squid aiming to inspire the next generation of biologists and conservationists.

Also available: Humpback Whale, Giant Panda, Emperor Penguin

"Ihwagi’s commentary is insightful, spread in digestible blocks through Jones’ painterly illustrations... particularly engaging." * Kirkus *

Praise for Young Zoologist series

"What makes this series stand out is that the illustrations, bite-sized facts, and clear labels make it easy for the youngest of readers to navigate the text and absorb the information there."

Dr Festus W. Ihwagi grew up on the slopes of Mount Kenya with elephants for his neighbours. Today he is a conservation biologist who works for Save the Elephants.

Nic Jones is an illustrator from the North West of England who draws inspiration from the animal world, creating beautiful digital illustrations that evoke the tactile feel of fur and feathers through her use of painterly textures.