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Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
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Description
"Did you know that there are two types of hippo: the common hippo and the pygmy hippo (which is like a common hippo but smaller)? Did you know that all hippos live in Africa? Did you know that hippos can't actually swim?"--Book jacket.
Author
Series
Publisher
Jump!
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
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Description
"In Hippopotamus Calves in the Wild, beginning readers will learn about baby hippopotamuses as they grow up in Africa. Follow along as hippo calves join the herd and learn from their moms. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to hippo calves' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat. A picture diagram labels a hippo calf's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary....
4) Rhinoceros
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Kids
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Rhinoceroses are big and tough African mammals; though other species live in Asia as well. African rhinos have two horns. They cover themselves in mud to protect their skin from the harsh African sun. Readers will learn a lot more awesome facts with simple sentences and exciting photographs. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2025]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
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Alligators and Crocodiles!
Elephants and Hippos!
Hippopotamus Books
WILD About Reading: Explore Jungles & Rainforests!
Elephants and Hippos!
Hippopotamus Books
WILD About Reading: Explore Jungles & Rainforests!
Description
"Who rules the Nile, hippos or crocodiles? Readers will enjoy learning about the unique traits of each animal as they explore the ways they attack and defend themselves"-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
pages cm
Language
English
Description
Southern white rhinos are in trouble. For years, a rumor has been spreading that their horns can be used to cure cancer, and poachers have been targeting these gentle creatures. Sandra Markle takes readers behind the scenes to see how civilians, volunteer organizations, and African governments are working together to protect rhinos.
9) Rita's rhino
Author
Publisher
Andersen Press USA
Pub. Date
2014
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
When Rita's mother refuses to get her a pet, Rita goes to the zoo and returns with a rhinoceros--but keeping a pet rhino a secret proves to be much trickier than she ever imagined.
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications Company
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 27 cm.
Language
English
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Description
Hippos are big animals that live in Africa. Hippo calves are born underwater. They are strong swimmers. Baby hippos spend most of their time in the water. Their mothers help them stay safe from predators. How do baby hippos grow and change? Read this book to find out! This title also includes a life cycle diagram, a habitat map, fun facts, a glossary, and more!
11) Hurty feelings
Author
Series
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
2004
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
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Description
It looks like trouble when Fragility, a hippopotamus whose feelings are easily hurt, meets Rudy, a rude elephant, on the soccer field.