Profiles of five famous elephants introduce young nature enthusiasts to the stories of thriving wild elephant Echo, solitary zoo elephant Lucy, sanctuary elephant Tarra, tragic entertainment elephant Tusko, and rehabilitated elephant Thandora.

One elephant : the natural life of Echo -- The ele-facts -- Astounding adaptations -- Elephant life -- Two elephants : Canada's last northern elephant -- The challenge of captivity -- Three elephants : Tusko's tough times -- Using elephants -- Humans and wild elephants -- Looking for golden teeth -- Four elephants : Tarra's journey to sanctuary -- Elephant futures -- Five elephants : Thandora's legacy -- Hope for the future -- Elephant-welfare organizations -- Glossary.