Jumbo : the most famous elephant who ever lived
Stewart, Alexandra (Alex)2020
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Follow Jumbo's amazing journey from his remote home in the rugged mountains of East Africa and the time he spent delighting visitors with elephant rides and comedy routines at London Zoo. Be amazed by his spectacular stint in P.T. Barnum's 'Greatest Show on Earth' and how he led a herd of elephants across the newly-built Brooklyn Bridge to test its strength. Discover how Jumbo's remarkable life and legacy transformed our understanding and treatment of these magnificent creatures.
Main title:
Jumbo : the most famous elephant who ever lived / Alexandra Stewart ; illustrated by Emily Sutton.
Author:
Stewart, Alexandra (Alex), authorSutton, Emily, artist
Imprint:
London : Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2020.©2020.
Collation:
48 pages : colour illustrations ; 32 cm.
Notes:
This is the deeply touching story of an elephant who captured the world's imagination, brought beautifully to life with enchanting storytelling and gorgeous artwork. With a page-turning narrative by Alexandra Stewart and breathtakingly beautiful artwork by Emily Sutton, the true story of Jumbo's incredible life will fascinate young and old alike. Bibliography: page 3.
Audience:
Lower primary
ISBN:
9781526608581 (hardback)
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
387294
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