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Author
Publisher
Roaring Book Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Maxwell Eaton III's The Truth About Hippos is a lighthearted nonfiction picture book, filled with useful facts about hippos that will make you laugh so hard you won t even realize you re learning something!"-- provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"The amazing, true story of Fiona, a baby hippo born prematurely at the Cincinnati Zoo, the team of scientists and caregivers who nursed her to health, and the vast community in Cincinnati and beyond who rallied around her. Includes full-color behind-the-scenes photographs throughout."-- provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"The Better Together series presents an introductory look at some of nature's most exciting cooperative pairs. Egrets and Hippos explores the close mutualistic relationship between the two animals. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. Full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Which dangerous animals would win in a fight? Find out in this awesome bind-up of five books in the popular Who Would Win? series! The collection features a range of mammals, sea creatures, reptiles, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal fans.
7) Hippos bite!
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Hippos are perhaps the most surprising animals in this series. They are, after all, herbivores, not carnivores or even omnivores. And their huge body and short, fat legs make them look slow moving. But these enormous animals are surprisingly speedy and aggressive and equipped with an immensely powerful bite. Young readers will be enthralled with what they discover about this popular animal in this engaging volume. Accessible text addresses important...
Author
Publisher
Blue Manatee Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
Español
Description
"Conoce a los amigos de Fiona, ¡les gusta jugar! Fiona nació seis semanas prematura el 24 de enero de 2017. Ella estaba muy pequeña y debíl para pararse y amantarse de su madre Bibi, por lo que sus cuidadores y veterinarios la ayudaron dándole comodidad, nutrición y ayuda crítica. Con la ayuda de #TeamFiona, la hipopótama sauldable y una fantástica embajadora de su especie... ¡y susu amigos! Los Amigos de Fiona en el zoológico de Cincinnati...
10) Hippopotamuses
Author
Publisher
Creative Education/Creative Paperbacks
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of hippopotamuses, the large African mammals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why hippos live mostly in water"--
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