The Sisterhood of the Traveling Trunks

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What is the main reason elephants moved to safety before the tsunami in 2004?

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The elephants could feel vibrations deep in the ground before the giant wave arrived.

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How does the author's point of view influence the reader's understanding of elephants?

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Readers are given information about how elephants show intelligence, sensitivity, and teamwork.

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How do you divide the word 'impressive' into syllables?

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im/pres/sive

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What does the author mean by saying elephants are 'true models of girl power'?

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Elephant herds are organized and led by older females, called matriarchs.

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What type of diagram would help understand elephant habitats?

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A diagram showing the parts of an elephant's grassland habitat.

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What is a matriarch in an elephant herd?

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An older female elephant that leads and organizes the herd.

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What skills do elephants have that help them survive in the wild?

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Elephants have impressive skills such as teamwork, communication, and problem-solving.

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Why are elephants considered sensitive creatures?

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Elephants show empathy and care for one another, especially in their herds.

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What is the significance of elephant herds stopping for new mothers?

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It shows the care and support within the herd for mothers and their young.

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How do elephants communicate with each other?

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Elephants use vocalizations, body language, and vibrations to communicate.