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  • <p>"From slowing wildfires to planting seeds, one animal is the true superhero that keeps the African savanna in balance. Elephants dig to find salt that other animal lick, their deep footprints collect water for small creatures to drink, and they eat young trees to keep the forest from overtaking the grasslands. In every season, the elephants are there to protect the savanna and its residents - but what would happen if the elephants were only "once upon a time?" Read along to discover the important role this keystone species plays in the savanna and explore what would happen if the elephants vanished."</p>

    • Once Upon an Elephant by Linda Stanek

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    Author:
    Linda Stanek
    Binding:
    Hardcover
    Language:
    English
    Grade Content:
    PK
    Lexile:
    730
    Subject:
    Ecology, keystone species, elephants, animal ecology, Savanna ecology
    GELDS Standard (http://www.gelds.decal.ga.gov/Search.aspx) Primary Correlated Standard:
    CD-SC3.4a Observes, explores, and describes a variety of animals and plants. Describes their basic needs and life cycles.
    B) Other Standards That Can Be Covered With This Book:
    APL2.4b Asks questions and seeks new information. With assistance, looks for new information and wants to know more.
    C) Other Standards That Can Be Covered With This Book:
    CD-SC5.4a Understands that people have an impact on the environment and participates in efforts to protect the environment.
    Copyright:
    2016

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    "From slowing wildfires to planting seeds, one animal is the true superhero that keeps the African savanna in balance. Elephants dig to find salt that other animal lick, their deep footprints collect water for small creatures to drink, and they eat young trees to keep the forest from overtaking the grasslands. In every season, the elephants are there to protect the savanna and its residents - but what would happen if the elephants were only "once upon a time?" Read along to discover the important role this keystone species plays in the savanna and explore what would happen if the elephants vanished."

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    Author Linda Stanek
    Binding Hardcover
    Language English
    Grade Content PK
    Lexile 730
    Subject Ecology, keystone species, elephants, animal ecology, Savanna ecology
    GELDS Standard (http://www.gelds.decal.ga.gov/Search.aspx) Primary Correlated Standard CD-SC3.4a Observes, explores, and describes a variety of animals and plants. Describes their basic needs and life cycles.
    B) Other Standards That Can Be Covered With This Book APL2.4b Asks questions and seeks new information. With assistance, looks for new information and wants to know more.
    C) Other Standards That Can Be Covered With This Book CD-SC5.4a Understands that people have an impact on the environment and participates in efforts to protect the environment.
    Copyright 2016

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