The Elephant's New Shoe

Key Features Description When Chhouk, an Asian elephant calf, was found, he was alone, underweight, and had a severe foot injury. Conservationist Nick Marx of Wildlife Alliance rescued the baby elephant. With help from the Cambodian Forestry Administration, the Cambodian School of Prosthetics and Orthotics, and an elephant named Lucky, Nick nursed Chhouk back to health and made him an artificial foot. One of the first animals to ever be fitted with a prosthetic, Chhouk helped pioneer the technology-and most importantly, was able to walk again!This true animal rescue story will satisfy animal lovers and capture the hearts of both young readers and their parents. When Chhouk, an Asian elephant calf, was found, he was alone, underweight, and had a severe foot injury. Conservationist Nick Marx of Wildlife Alliance rescued the baby elephant. With help from the Cambodian Forestry Administration, the Cambodian School of Prosthetics and Orthotics, and an elephant named Lucky, Nick nursed Chhouk back to health and made him an artificial foot. One of the first animals to ever be fitted with a prosthetic, Chhouk helped pioneer the technology-and most importantly, was able to walk again!This true animal rescue story will satisfy animal lovers and capture the hearts of both young readers and their parents. Product Details Item #: NTS708596 ISBN13: 9781338716047 Format: Paperback Book Pages: 40 Grades: 2 - 4 Lexile® Measure: AD520L Guided Reading Level: GR Level N DRA Level: 28 - 30 Key Features Item #: NTS708596 ISBN13: 9781338716047 Format: Paperback Book Pages: 40 Grades: 2 - 4 Lexile® Measure: AD520L Guided Reading Level: GR Level N DRA Level: 28 - 30
ASIN: 1338716042
VSKU: RDV.1338716042.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Laurel Neme
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: This book is a well used but readable copy. Integrity of the book is still intact with no missing pages. May have notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.