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Books with title Hippopotamus

  • Hippopotamus Calves

    Susan Heinrichs Gray

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Pub, Jan. 1, 2020)
    Read about hippopotamus calves and how zookeepers take care of them. This level 3 guided reader book includes intriguing facts and adorable photos. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about how these baby animals learn and grow, what they eat, and how they socialize with each other. Book includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biographies, sidebars, and word list for home and school connection.
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  • I Had a Hippopotamus

    Hector Viveros Lee

    Paperback (Lee & Low Books, Sept. 1, 1998)
    A young Mexican-American boy has his imagination stirred by his box of animal crackers as he pictures which animal he would give to each member of his family, in a delightful and positive look at a contemporary Hispanic family. Reprint.
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  • Hippopotamuses

    Kari Schuetz

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Hippopotamuses spend much of their time in the water. It is the only way they can keep their huge bodies cool because they do not sweat! In this book, children will be surprised as they discover many cool facts about how hippopotamuses eat, move, and more.
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  • Hippopotamuses

    Christina Wilsdon

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, July 1, 2009)
    Even though a hippopotamus might look silly, meeting one in the wild is no laughing matter. Hippos are fierce and powerful creatures who are quick to protect themselves. Learn all about these giant animals—what they eat, why they spend so much time in the water, and how they raise their young.
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  • Hippopotamus

    Patricia Whitehouse

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, March 1, 2003)
    An introduction to hippos, including their size, diet and everyday behavior, which highlights differences between those in the wild and those living in a zoo habitat.
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  • Hippopotamus

    Lynn M. Stone

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, Oct. 1, 1990)
    Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of the hippopotamus
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  • Hippopotamuses

    Rachel Grack

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Hippos can stay dry on land with special red mucus but these huge mammals prefer the muddy waters of their wetlands biome. There, they use special adaptations to thrive underwater. This book uses low-level text, vibrant photos, maps, status charts, and other features to bring readers up close and personal with the mighty hippopotamus! Swamps, marshes, and other wetlands are home to some of the worlds most interesting animals. But life isnt always easy for these creatures. They must adapt to escape predators, find food, and build shelter in their watery habitats. Packed with features such as animal profiles and range maps, this low-level series will give readers a sneak peek into the lives of the animals that make homes in the wetlands biome.
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  • The Hippopotamus

    Stephen Fry

    Audio CD (Audiobooks, Oct. 4, 2010)
    Ted Wallace is an old, sour, womanising, cantankerous, whisky-sodden beast of a failed poet and drama critic, but he has his faults too.Fired from his newspaper, months behind on his alimony payments and disgusted with a world that undervalues him, Ted seeks a few months repose and free drink at Swafford Hall, the country mansion of his old friend Lord Logan.But strange things have been going on at Swafford. Miracles, Healings, Phenomena beyond the comprehension of a mud-caked hippopotamus like Ted...From the Hardcover edition.
  • Hippopotamuses

    Katie Marsico

    language (Cherry Lake Publishing, Dec. 10, 2013)
    Learn all about the lives and habits of baby hippos.
  • Hippopotamuses

    Penelope S. Nelson

    Library Binding (Jump!, Inc., Aug. 1, 2019)
    In Hippopotamuses, beginning readers will follow a hippopotamus as it swims in a river and grazes for food. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn how hippopotamuses survive in the wild.
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  • Hippopotamus

    Michael Leach

    Paperback (Hodder Childrens Book, March 15, 2001)
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  • Hippopotamuses

    Julie Murray

    Library Binding (Big Buddy Books, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Bold colors, easy-to-read text, and oversized, striking photos introduce young readers to the hippopotamus! Readers will discover the hippos unique body features that allow it to spend its days underwater. Also covered are the hippos diet, social behavior, habitat, ways of communication, and threats to its survival. In addition, readers will learn about the life of a baby hippo, from calf to independence. Maps highlight hippo territory, fun facts appear throughout, and the book closes with a full page of kid-friendly hippo facts. This title will leave readers with a deeper appreciation of the continent of Africa and the incredible hippopotamus! Features include a table of contents, fun facts, maps, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index. Big Buddy BOOKS is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
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