Showing results for "Elephant Story" in Literature & Fiction

The Elephant and the Castle is a short poem about friendship.

Both fiction and non-fiction, Knowing Wonder: An Elephant Story invites you to explore the world of elephants within the context of real behavior and events connected with scientific insight into their inner lives. Know the family’s intimacy in birth and death, joy and sorrow. As Lua navigates the seasons of her life, she will challenge you to change the way you see her and the world. You will never look at elephants the same.

Dr Daniel Armstrong, ecologist and documentary maker, has dedicated his life to protecting Africa's animals and rain forests. But when a gang of poachers murders his childhood friend, Chief Warden of the National Park, and steals the government-protected ivory stores, Daniel's quest of passion becomes one of revenge....

Join the journey of Kari, the orphan girl, as she navigates the ups and downs of life alongside her loyal dogs. Originally condensed in the 1901 serial publication of Tilda Jane in The Youths Companion, this captivating tale restores many omitted adventures, offering young readers a deeper look into Karis world. With heartfelt determination, she forges ahead on her mission to uplift both humans and animals alike, inspiring all who follow her story. Author Marshall Saunders hopes to enchant her audience with the continued adventures of an indomitable spirit.

A stuffed elephant shares many adventures with his new owners in this sweet and humorous children's story full of charm, mischief, and imagination.

What makes a penguin a bird? Is a camel more closely related to a horse than to a giraffe? Why is a whale not a fish? Similar puzzles preoccupied Charles Darwin throughout his life. Whimsy, in the playfulness of stories for children, is a way to appreciate Darwinian histories. In Do Elephants Have Knees? Charles R. Ault Jr. uses the fanciful imagery of story to explain Darwinian thought. At the same time, he launches careful consideration of Darwin's humanity, the origins of his curiosity, and his ideas.

Solicitor, journalist, poet, and war veteran, Andrew Barton Paterson is today best known for his colorful and jingoistic verse, in particular The Man from Snowy River. Paterson's prose works include An Outback Marriage (1906), and Three Elephant Power and Other Stories (1917), the latter being a collection of tall tales and serious (but often humorous) reporting.

In 16 remarkable stories, Chaya Bhuvaneswar spotlights diverse women of color - cunning, bold, and resolute - facing sexual harassment and racial violence, and occasionally inflicting that violence on each other.

Three Elephant Power and Other Stories is a lively collection of tales by Banjo Paterson, offering a rich and humorous glimpse into the Australian bush. From daring horsemen to stubborn outlaws, Paterson’s stories bring to life the rugged landscapes, unique characters, and folklore of Australia’s past. Whether you’re a fan of humor, adventure, or just great storytelling, this collection is a must-listen.

A Gaslight Chronicles Novel Sir Thomas Devere and Eleanor Hadrian have loved each other most of their lives—but sometimes love doesn't conquer all. Their chance at happiness was ruined by Tom's hasty marriage to someone else. Heartbroken, Nell left home, finding a new life as a teacher at a...

A short story about an Egyptian young man who wanders around Cairo until he finds himself in the zoo to look at an elephant. He is surprised that the elephant looks at him with the same look as he does, so their minds unite and separate to see the world from the perspective of an elephant tied with a rope to its leg.

One of Kipling’s Just So stories that might have been named “How the Elephant Got His Trunk” takes us to the banks of the "Great Grey-Green, Greasy Limpopo" river. A timeless classic, masterfully narrated by Phillip J. Mather.

Samuel Langhorne Clemens, más conocido como Mark Twain. Nació el 30 de noviembre de 1835 en Florida, Missouri, Estados Unidos. Sus mejores obras se caracterizan por un franco y a veces irreverente sentido del humor; por un acentuado realismo, y por un profundo odio a la hipocresía y a la opresión.

Have you ever imagined what life in a circus is really like? What if you were taken from your home and family, forced to perform under the dazzling lights of a big top? Join Umboo the elephant, Chako the monkey, Snarlie the tiger, and their circus companions as they share their stories of life in the wild versus life in the spotlight. Discover the stark contrasts between their jungle home and the circus world. - Summary by Lynne Thompson

In this hilarious spoof of the detective story, a team of detectives try unsuccessfully to capture an stolen white elephant. This dramatized version features a full cast of characters.