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Smith, Katherine

Why Don't Elephants Live in the City?

32 pp. | McGraw-Hill/Waterbird | March, 2004 | Trade ISBN 1-57768-948-8 $$12.95
(4) K-3 Animal Puzzlers series. In a question-and-answer format, readers are given a cursory explanation of how an animal's anatomy and habits are adapted to their environment. Altered photos show humorous scenarios, e.g., an elephant walking through a city street, as well as accurate depictions. At times the information isn't applicable to the question asked. Glos., ind. Review covers these Animal Puzzlers titles: Why Don't Elephants Live in the City?, Why Don't Gorillas Lay Eggs?, Why Don't Polar Bears Have Stripes?, and Why Don't Tigers Eat Bananas?.
Reviewer: Hilary Breed Van Dusen

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