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Jumbo

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Based on 3 Ratings and 1 Reviews

Book Description
The sometimes sad, always fascinating true story of Jumbo the Elephant, star of Barnum & Bailey's Greatest Show on Earth. Follows Jumbo's life, from his capture in Africa through his years in the Paris and London zoos to his days with
P. T. Barnum--where he drew the greatest crowds in circus history. Also touched on is the plight of the elephant as an endangered species, and those steps taken ... More
Book Information
PublisherRandom House Books For Young Readers
BindingPaperback (7 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages48
ISBN-100375810145
ISBN-13978-0375810145
Publication Date04/24/2001
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About Bonnie Worth (Author) : Bonnie Worth is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Bonnie Worth include One Cent, Two Cents, Old Cent, New Cent: All About Money (Cat in the Hat's Lrning Libry), ... more
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About Christopher Santoro (Illustrator) : Christopher Santoro has been illustrating children's books for more than twenty-five years. His work has been honored by the Society of Illustrators, the American Institute of Graphic Arts, the Americ... more
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