Beco's Big Year: A Baby Elephant Turns OneBeco's Big Year celebrates and chronicls the surprise birth and endearing milestones of a baby Asian elephant, born right out in the open in front of visitors at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Columbus, Ohio. Beco became an immediate star, and he has continued to delight zoo-goes throughout his first year. He's learned to swim, use his trunk, play with toys, and follow directions, all under the watchful eye of his mother, Phoebe. Also included are information about baby elephants, how elephants are taken care of at the zoo, and a section on elephant conservation. Recommended reading, bibliography. |
Contents
Foreword | 3 |
Exciting News | 4 |
March 25 2009 | 6 |
A Baby Elephant Is Born | 8 |
Babys First Days | 12 |
Outside at Last | 16 |
Mom and Baby | 19 |
Fun in the Mud | 20 |
Trunks and Teeth | 34 |
Staying Healthy | 36 |
Turning on Cue | 37 |
Becos 1st Birthday | 40 |
Elephants in Danger | 42 |
Recommended Reading | 45 |
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Mission Statement | 47 |
Becos Blue Boomerball | 22 |
Eating Like a Big Boy | 24 |
Beco Goes for a Swim | 26 |
Becos First Bath | 32 |
Acknowledgements | 48 |
Back Cover | 50 |
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