hippopotamus

One hippo, all alone, calls two hippos on the phone. Exuberant hippopotamus guests show up in ever-increasing numbers, until an all-night party is inevitable.

"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. Children can learn more about hippo calves online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Hippopotamus Calves in the Wild also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Hippopotamus Calves in the Wild is part of Jump!'s Baby Animals in the Wild! series"--.

"Zippo the hippo longs to be super. There's just one problem--hippos don't have super powers. But Zippo does have a super-big bottom. Maybe there's a power in that . . ."--Back cover.

A little girl explains to her parents exactly why she wants a hippopotamus--and only a hippo will do--for Christmas. Includes musical notation.

"Hippos have a strange way of telling strangers to back off. If a hippo sees another hippo they don't know or senses dangers, hippos throw their poop! Young readers will love this adventure into the weird and gross world of the hippopotamus. Young readers will learn important facts about strange and gross animal adaptation and why something that seems icky, might be important for an animal's survival! Full-color photographs bring young readers up close to hippos in their wild home"--Provided by publisher.

You must never touch a hungry hippo except in this book! The wild animals are feeling hungry, and they need your help!.

"Read about hippopotamus calves and how zookeepers take care of them. This level 3 guided reader book includes . . . facts and . . . photos. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about howthese baby animals learn and grow, what they eat, and how they socialize with each other"--Provided by publisher.

"Did you know that the hippo's skin has a sticky, pink sweat? It is a kind of natural sunblock that protects its skin from the Sun's rays. Learn these and other interesting facts"--Publisher.

An introduction to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of hippopotamuses.

Hippos spend more than 16 hours a day in the water. They can hold their breath underwater for five minutes. Find out more in Hippo, one of the titles in the Animals of Africa series. Each book in this series showcases one of Africa's most fascinating animals. Readers will learn about the animal's physical features, diet, and natural habitat as well as the challenges it faces.