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English
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"J.H. "Billy" Williams always had an affinity for animals. So, when he responded to a job offer with the East India Company to work with logging elephants his family wasn't surprised, though worried that he had already come back from World War I in one piece, would he be so lucky with India? Not only did he find his calling with the elephants in India, Billy and his elephants became war heroes. At the onset of World War II, Williams formed Elephant...
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Lexile measure
1000L
Language
English
Description
"When World War II comes to Myanmar, one special elephant becomes a hero. As people are forced to leave their home in the Burmese jungle, Bandoola, his keeper and war veteran James Howard Williams (Aka Elephant Bill), undertake a journey that will test their courage, and take their trust, understanding and bravery to the very limit. Together, they lead a group of 53 elephants and over 200 refugees to safety, scaling 6000ft mountains as they trek from...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2006]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Elephants work in projects that range from clearing forests to building roads to transporting huge loads--including soldiers and equiment in times of war. These enormous, intelligent animals also perform less serious duties that contribute to religious, social, and entertainment-based traditions. Learn how trainers use respect and common sense to balance the dangers of working with elephants. Discover the unique trust that develops between human handlers...
Author
Pub. Date
[1998]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
970L
Language
English
Description
Describes how elephants are trained to help in the timber camps of Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, and their important contribution to the selective and sustainable harvesting of teak there.
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