hippopotamidae

An introduction to hippos and rhinos, describing their habitat, diet, and interesting characteristics.

"Splash! A baby hippo can be born while the mother is still in the water. But this little guy is ready for the wonderful watery world. Follow along as the cute calf drinks its mother's milk, takes its first waddling walk, joins the rest of its herd, and grows bigger and stronger until it is ready to leave its mother. Simple text paired with . . . pictures helps build reading confidence for animal-loving early readers"--Provided by publisher.

Explores baby hippos, including their features, what they eat, and more.

Simple text and photographs provide an introduction to hippopotamuses.

Introduces children to the behavior, life cycle, diet, habitat, and physical characteristics of hippopotamuses.

Hilda Hippo tries other, quieter, activities when her jungle friends are disturbed by her dancing, but nothing else makes her happy until Water Buffalo suggests swimming and she finds a new way to express herself.

Describes the hippopotamus' physical characteristics and habitat highlighted by color photographs of hippos in their native Africa.

A counting story in which a lone hippopotamus calls two friends who pass along the message until forty-four hippos are partying the night away.

Relates several episodes in the friendship of two hippoppotamuses.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to hippopotamuses. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.