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The Elephants
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10 The Elephants

and the Mice
and the Mice

Theme: Animals

Time to start

Put ‘>’ or ‘<’ between these animals according to their
body size. cross-curricular Maths life skill logical thinking

1. Dog Horse 2. Elephant Mouse

Now, read the story where mice help elephants.

A long time ago, some mice lived happily in a colony by the side of a

lake. Once, a herd of elephants came to the lake to drink water. On the

way to the lake, the elephants trampled many mice.

The elephants started coming to the lake every week. Whenever they

came, many mice died under their feet.

Why do animals like
ants, mice, elephants
and lions live in groups?
Just a Minute!
Do you think the mice will be
helpful to the elephants?
life skill critical thinking

colony: a group of animals
that live together
trampled: stepped heavily on
someone, causing injury

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