The Elephant Scientist by Caitlin O’Connell and Donna M. Jackson with photographs by the first author and her husband, Timothy Rodwell 
Series: Scientists in the Field
Reading level: Middle grade, 9-12
Summary: Have you ever wondered what it would be like to study elephants in Africa? This book follows Dr. Caitlin O’Connell as she studies elephant social life and communication and at the same time works on ways to prevent elephants from ruining crops planted by local people. She discovers that elephants communicate to one another by detecting vibrations in the ground with their feet and trunks.
Illustrations: Photographs by Caitlin O’Connell and Timothy Rodwell
Comments: The Elephant Scientist is a wonderful new addition to the outstanding Scientists in the Field series. Because the scientist in the spotlight is one of the co-authors, this book has unprecedented access to how the science was done and what the scientist was thinking. The book not only reveals the process of science, but also gives state-of-the-art information about elephants, as well. How the elephants talk to one another is absolutely fascinating.
Related activities:
Simply Science a a review of a related book, Elephant Talk by Ann Downer. and a link where you can listen to elephants, as well as activities
Exploring Elephants at Growing With Science
Compatible fiction: The White Elephant by Sid Fleischman and illustrated by Robert McGuire
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Books for Children; (July 11, 2011)
ISBN-10: 0547053444
ISBN-13: 978-0547053448
Today we are excited to be joining a new meme called STEM Friday at Chapter Book of the Day.
Jeff at NC Teacher Stuff shares another STEM book perfect for summer reading: How Do Waves Form?
The Elephant Scientist looks like a great find. I added a link to your post on my STEM Friday post. I’ll remember to link to you next week as well.
Great idea Jeff, I’ll do that with yours too.