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The Talking Earth                        by Jean Craighead George                                ISBN: 0-064-4021-26

1. During the course of her adventures, Billie Wind encountered many biotic and abiotic factors. Describe at least five of the abiotic factors. Describe at least fifteen (15) of the biotic factors she encounterd. In your discussion, be sure to categorize the biotic factors by kingdom.
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2. There were several ways that Billie Wind interacted with things, whether they were plant or animal, in her environment. Describe at least five of these interactions.
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3. There were several natural interactons (living things interacting with other living things) mentioned in the book. Describe at least five of these interactions in detail.
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4. Would you recommend this book to a firend? Why or why not?
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5. Draw a picture that represents a scene from the book. Include the page number (or chapter number or name) and a brief description of the action in th drawing you made.
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