Jumbo:
Stewart, Alexandra.
Jumbo: The Most Famous Elephant Who Ever Lived / by Alexandra Stewart ; Illustrated by Emily Sutton. - London : Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2020. - 48 p. : col. ill. ; 31 cm.
Target Audience: 6 Years to 12 Years.
Introduction
Jumbo’s early days
Jumbo’s capture
Zoos, menageries and circuses
From Africa to Europe
The great journey
Jardin des Plantes
Elephant education
A Jumbo deal
Matthew Scott
From Paris to London with Scott
London Zoo
Zoo life
The ultimate ride
Illness and miracle cure
Jumbo and Scott
P.T. Barnum
Leaving London Zoo
A Jumbo operation
Jumbomania
A new plan
London to New York: The second epic journey
A new home in the New World
Jumbo in the USA
Touring North America
Brooklyn Bridge
Jumbo’s last days
Life after Jumbo
The show goes on
Jumbo’s bones
The sanctuaries
Jumbo’s journey
Roll up! Roll up! And meet the incredible, the colossal, the world-famous … JUMBO! Our story begins in 1860, in the mountains of East Africa, where a baby elephant struggles to his feet and takes his first shaky steps … 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. 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. 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.
9781526608581 1526608588 9781526623553 1526623552 9781526620743
Children's Section.
Elephant.
Child.
Kid.
Juvenile Audience
Children's Stories
Children's Fiction
Fiction
Juvenile Works
Juvenile Fiction
791.320929 / STE
Jumbo: The Most Famous Elephant Who Ever Lived / by Alexandra Stewart ; Illustrated by Emily Sutton. - London : Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2020. - 48 p. : col. ill. ; 31 cm.
Target Audience: 6 Years to 12 Years.
Introduction
Jumbo’s early days
Jumbo’s capture
Zoos, menageries and circuses
From Africa to Europe
The great journey
Jardin des Plantes
Elephant education
A Jumbo deal
Matthew Scott
From Paris to London with Scott
London Zoo
Zoo life
The ultimate ride
Illness and miracle cure
Jumbo and Scott
P.T. Barnum
Leaving London Zoo
A Jumbo operation
Jumbomania
A new plan
London to New York: The second epic journey
A new home in the New World
Jumbo in the USA
Touring North America
Brooklyn Bridge
Jumbo’s last days
Life after Jumbo
The show goes on
Jumbo’s bones
The sanctuaries
Jumbo’s journey
Roll up! Roll up! And meet the incredible, the colossal, the world-famous … JUMBO! Our story begins in 1860, in the mountains of East Africa, where a baby elephant struggles to his feet and takes his first shaky steps … 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. 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. 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.
9781526608581 1526608588 9781526623553 1526623552 9781526620743
Children's Section.
Elephant.
Child.
Kid.
Juvenile Audience
Children's Stories
Children's Fiction
Fiction
Juvenile Works
Juvenile Fiction
791.320929 / STE