What Elephants Know
Autor Eric Dinersteinen Limba Engleză Paperback – 15 mai 2017 – vârsta de la 8 până la 12 ani
Abandoned
in
the
jungle
of
the
Nepalese
Borderlands,
two-year-old
Nandu
is
found
living
under
the
protective
watch
of
a
pack
of
wild
dogs.
From
his
mysterious
beginnings,
fate
delivers
him
to
the
King's
elephant
stable,
where
he
is
raised
by
unlikely
parents-the
wise
head
of
the
stable,Subba-sahib,
and
Devi
Kali,
a
fierce
and
affectionate
female
elephant.
When the king's government threatens to close the stable, Nandu, now twelve, searches for a way to save his family and community. A risky plan could be the answer. But to succeed, they'll need a great tusker. The future is in Nandu's hands as he sets out to find a bull elephant and bring him back to the Borderlands.
In simple poetic prose, author Eric Dinerstein brings to life Nepal's breathtaking jungle wildlife and rural culture, as seen through the eyes of a young outcast, struggling to find his place in the world.
When the king's government threatens to close the stable, Nandu, now twelve, searches for a way to save his family and community. A risky plan could be the answer. But to succeed, they'll need a great tusker. The future is in Nandu's hands as he sets out to find a bull elephant and bring him back to the Borderlands.
In simple poetic prose, author Eric Dinerstein brings to life Nepal's breathtaking jungle wildlife and rural culture, as seen through the eyes of a young outcast, struggling to find his place in the world.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781484746479
ISBN-10: 1484746473
Pagini: 288
Dimensiuni: 138 x 208 x 16 mm
Greutate: 0.32 kg
Editura: Disney-Hyperion
Colecția Disney-Hyperion
ISBN-10: 1484746473
Pagini: 288
Dimensiuni: 138 x 208 x 16 mm
Greutate: 0.32 kg
Editura: Disney-Hyperion
Colecția Disney-Hyperion
Notă biografică
Eric
Dinerstein,
PhD,
attended
Northwestern
University
and
Western
Washington
University
and
did
his
graduate
studies
in
wildlife
science
at
the
University
of
Washington.
He
is
director
of
biodiversity
and
wildlife
solutions
at
RESOLVE,
where
he
devotes
his
time
to
the
conservation
of
wild
populations
of
elephants,
rhinos,
tigers,
and
other
endangered
species.
He
was
previously
chief
scientist
and
vice
president
for
conservation
science
at
the
World
Wildlife
Fund
for
nearly
twenty-five
years.
Dinerstein
began
researching
tigers
in
Nepal
in
1975
as
a
Peace
Corps
volunteer.
He
later
continued
fieldwork
in
the
region,
studying
rhinos
and
tigers
for
the
Smithsonian
Institution.
Dinerstein's
nonfiction
works
include:The
Return
of
the
Unicorns:
The
Natural
History
and
Conservation
of
the
Greater
One-Horned
Rhinoceros;Tigerland
and
Other
Unintended
Destinations;
andThe
Kingdom
of
Rarities.
Recenzii
"Elephants,
it
is
said,
never
forget,
but
it
is
certain
that
if
you
read
this
book
you
will
never
forget
it.
Dinerstein
takes
you
on
a
journey
which
extends
through
knowledge
and
adventure
into
wisdom."—David
W.
Macdonald,
CBE,
Founding
Director
of
WildCRU,
Oxford
University
"In this fine book, a lifetime of reality-based wisdom is almost magically distilled into the imagined, yearning voice of a young boy in the jungle, surrounded by elephants and tigers and wild things, facing (as we all do) the great question of where he can fit in so changing a world. It's a totally enchanting, utterly unexpected story for children of all ages."—Carl Safina, author of Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel
"I loved this book, and read it cover to cover, unable to put it down. It is such a refreshing journey into another elephant world, very special to Asia, indeed Nepal, resonant with an afterglow of Mowgli, and Eric Dinerstein's own deep feelings about the jungle, and the people and the wildlife that live there. It will delight all elephants lovers."—Iain Douglas-Hamilton, DPhil, CBE, founder, Save the Elephants, and coauthor of Among the Elephants
"Eric Dinerstein, a world-class scientist who knows the ecology of the Himalayan region better than almost anyone else, has turned his razor sharp intellect to fiction in his enchanting debut novel,What Elephants Know. His deep knowledge of wild animals, lush landscapes and the rich culture of Nepal permeates through this poignant coming-of-age novel. It's as much fun as bouncing on an elephant back through the swampy tall grass, looking out for the hidden tiger!"—K. Ullas Karanth, Director for Science-Asia, Wildlife Conservation Society
"An enchanting adventure into the natural world. This book will awaken young readers, especially, to the beauty and mystery of elephant life and of Nepal and its people. You cannot leave this tale without a renewed passion to help save the planet."—Bruce Babbitt, former United States Secretary of the Interior
"A compelling, lyrical story about how family can be found in unexpected places. Set in the breathtaking jungles and rural culture of Nepal, this is a wonderful read. A beautiful book!"—Melissa de la Cruz, author of Isle of the Lost
"What Elephants Knowis an engrossing and evocative tale. The pages shine with deep understanding of local cultures and the natural world. It is an entrancing journey of the heart, rich in imagination and suffused with compassion for all creatures. Readers of any age will treasure this novel."—George B. Schaller, Panthera and Wildlife Conservation Society
"What Elephants Knowis a blend of Eric Dinerstein's enriching experience of working in Chitwan National Park in Nepal together with his deep knowledge and insight on wildlife biology. This novel well explores tigers and other wildlife in the lush green tropical forest of Nepal on elephant back and will definitely encourage young readers to contribute to wildlife conservation."—Deepak Bohara, Minister of Labor and Employment, and former Minister of Forests, Government of Nepal
"Eric Dinerstein has a deep love for and understanding of Asian elephants and the threats and problems they face today. You will be fascinated, angered, and charmed in turn by this beautifully written story. And it will, I am sure, inspire many to help those working tirelessly to protect these wonderful animals and their forest habitat. Please read it and share it with others."—Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE, founder, the Jane Goodall Institute, and United Nations Messenger of Peace
"No creature better embodies the delicate, paradoxical relations between humans and the rest of the natural world than the Asian elephant, wild but tamed, faithfully servile but majestic and proud. Eric Dinerstein's book movingly explores that relationship as it plays out in the life of one young boy, Nandu, a proxy for us all."—David Quammen, author of The Song of the Dodo and Spillover
"This novel vividly captures the beauty and magic of a wild place and is sure to inspire kids to help save threatened animals on our planet-especially the majestic elephants."—Jennifer Emmett, Vice President, Content, Education & Children?s Media, National Geographic Society
"Now and then a book comes along that no electronic device can compete with, a book that encourages people to go outside and create their own adventures.What Elephants Knowis a powerful story full of wonder. Readers won't want to put this book down as they experience Nandu's deep connection to the jungle and all its inhabitants."—Richard Louv, author of The Nature Principle and Last Child in the Woods
"In this fine book, a lifetime of reality-based wisdom is almost magically distilled into the imagined, yearning voice of a young boy in the jungle, surrounded by elephants and tigers and wild things, facing (as we all do) the great question of where he can fit in so changing a world. It's a totally enchanting, utterly unexpected story for children of all ages."—Carl Safina, author of Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel
"I loved this book, and read it cover to cover, unable to put it down. It is such a refreshing journey into another elephant world, very special to Asia, indeed Nepal, resonant with an afterglow of Mowgli, and Eric Dinerstein's own deep feelings about the jungle, and the people and the wildlife that live there. It will delight all elephants lovers."—Iain Douglas-Hamilton, DPhil, CBE, founder, Save the Elephants, and coauthor of Among the Elephants
"Eric Dinerstein, a world-class scientist who knows the ecology of the Himalayan region better than almost anyone else, has turned his razor sharp intellect to fiction in his enchanting debut novel,What Elephants Know. His deep knowledge of wild animals, lush landscapes and the rich culture of Nepal permeates through this poignant coming-of-age novel. It's as much fun as bouncing on an elephant back through the swampy tall grass, looking out for the hidden tiger!"—K. Ullas Karanth, Director for Science-Asia, Wildlife Conservation Society
"An enchanting adventure into the natural world. This book will awaken young readers, especially, to the beauty and mystery of elephant life and of Nepal and its people. You cannot leave this tale without a renewed passion to help save the planet."—Bruce Babbitt, former United States Secretary of the Interior
"A compelling, lyrical story about how family can be found in unexpected places. Set in the breathtaking jungles and rural culture of Nepal, this is a wonderful read. A beautiful book!"—Melissa de la Cruz, author of Isle of the Lost
"What Elephants Knowis an engrossing and evocative tale. The pages shine with deep understanding of local cultures and the natural world. It is an entrancing journey of the heart, rich in imagination and suffused with compassion for all creatures. Readers of any age will treasure this novel."—George B. Schaller, Panthera and Wildlife Conservation Society
"What Elephants Knowis a blend of Eric Dinerstein's enriching experience of working in Chitwan National Park in Nepal together with his deep knowledge and insight on wildlife biology. This novel well explores tigers and other wildlife in the lush green tropical forest of Nepal on elephant back and will definitely encourage young readers to contribute to wildlife conservation."—Deepak Bohara, Minister of Labor and Employment, and former Minister of Forests, Government of Nepal
"Eric Dinerstein has a deep love for and understanding of Asian elephants and the threats and problems they face today. You will be fascinated, angered, and charmed in turn by this beautifully written story. And it will, I am sure, inspire many to help those working tirelessly to protect these wonderful animals and their forest habitat. Please read it and share it with others."—Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE, founder, the Jane Goodall Institute, and United Nations Messenger of Peace
"No creature better embodies the delicate, paradoxical relations between humans and the rest of the natural world than the Asian elephant, wild but tamed, faithfully servile but majestic and proud. Eric Dinerstein's book movingly explores that relationship as it plays out in the life of one young boy, Nandu, a proxy for us all."—David Quammen, author of The Song of the Dodo and Spillover
"This novel vividly captures the beauty and magic of a wild place and is sure to inspire kids to help save threatened animals on our planet-especially the majestic elephants."—Jennifer Emmett, Vice President, Content, Education & Children?s Media, National Geographic Society
"Now and then a book comes along that no electronic device can compete with, a book that encourages people to go outside and create their own adventures.What Elephants Knowis a powerful story full of wonder. Readers won't want to put this book down as they experience Nandu's deep connection to the jungle and all its inhabitants."—Richard Louv, author of The Nature Principle and Last Child in the Woods