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Language
English
Description
"Once I started this incomparable story, I couldn't put it down, and I cannot get it out of my mind—nor will I ever. The message of what can be accomplished by training through affection and joy will thrill all animal lovers." —Betty White
A captivating true story of loyalty, friendship, and high adventure that spans several decades and three continents, Modoc is one of the most remarkable true stories
...2) Dumbo
Series
Publisher
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Formats
Description
In celebration of this landmark film's 70th anniversary, experience the daring adventures of the world's only flying elephant with a dazzling all-new digital restoration with enhanced picture and sound. Includes tons of bonus features, including: a deleted scene and song; The Making of Dumbo; and The Magic of Dumbo: A Ride of Passage - a heartfelt look at Disneyland's most popular ride.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Language
English
Formats
Description
When a circus ship runs aground off the coast of Maine, the poor animals are left on their own to swim the chilly waters. Staggering onto a nearby island, they soon win over the wary townspeople with their kind, courageous ways. So well do the critters blend in that when the greedy circus owner returns to claim them, villagers of all species conspire to outsmart the bloated blowhard.
9) Dumbo
Publisher
Walt Disney Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
The stork delivers a baby elephant to Mrs. Jumbo, who happens to be a veteran of the circus, but the newborn is soon ridiculed because of his truly gigantic ears and is dubbed "Dumbo". Dumbo is relegated to the circus' clown acts. It is up to Dumbo's only true friend, Timothy Q. Mouse, to assist Dumbo to achieve his full potential.
10) Sophie and Sheba
Publisher
Screen Media Films
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Growing up at a zoo, young ballet dancer Sophie always loved animals - but none as much as her pet elephant Sheba. When her parents are forced to sell Sheba to a travelling circus, Sophie has no choice but to runaway and join him on the road to get him back. With an unforgettable cast of crazy characters, Sophie & Sheba is BIG fun for the whole family!
Author
Publisher
Allen & Unwin
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
India the circus elephant is an absolute whiz on the mouth organ. She's the star of the show and she knows it. But when a tough circus re-trainer arrives to teach everyone new tricks India does something very bad. Suggested level: junior.
12) The surge
Author
Series
Storm runners ; 2
Language
English
Description
After barely surviving a terrifying hurricane, Chase and his friends Nicole and Rashawn have made it to the safety of Nicole's family farm, which is also the winter home of the Rossi Brothers Circus, where flood waters are rising and dangerous circus animals are on the loose.
13) Join the circus!
Author
Series
Wonder pets!) ; 2
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
"When the Wonder Pets visit the circus, something wonderful happens: The penguin ringmaster asks them to perform in it. Come join the circus with the Wonder Pets!"--P. [4] of cover.
15) Pete and Fremont
Author
Publisher
Harcourt, Inc
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
When circus owner Mike decides Pete the poodle has grown too old to continue as the starring act, Pete forms an unlikely alliance with a young grizzly bear, who only wants to go home to the woods.
16) Storm runners
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Twelve-year-old Chase Masters travels the country with his father, a "storm runner," but he is tested in ways he never could have imagined when he and a new friend are caught in a hurricane near St. Petersburg, Florida.
17) Eruption
Author
Series
Storm runners ; 3
Language
English
Formats
Description
Twelve-year-old Chase and his friend Nicole Rossi attempt to rescue the Rossi Brothers' Circus--lions, tigers, elephants, and all--in Mexico, where a massive earthquake has struck, leading to the imminent eruption of a volcano.
18) Circus animals
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Press
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Discusses the use of performing animals in the circus, their training and care both in and out of the ring, and different organizations' monitoring of their treatment.
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Born on the same day in the same German town, Bram and his elephant, Modoc, grew up side by side. Their circus act brought them wide fame, but their incredible bond would also lead to a series of adventures with danger at every turn.
Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Formats
Description
In the wild, Billie would have been free to wander the jungles of Asia surrounded by family. Instead, she was captured as a baby and shipped to America. For decades Billie crisscrossed the country, dazzling audiences while suffering daily neglect and abuse. Told against the backdrop of a glittering but brutal circus world, this is the story of elephants in America, the Elephant Sanctuary, and one resilient elephant who defied the system.