hippopotamus

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Topical Term
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hippopotamus

Hippopotamus

1990
Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of the hippopotamus.

Harry takes a bath

1993
Harry Hippo takes a bath, plays in the water, and cleans up afterwards.

Owen & Mzee

the language of friendship
2007
Text and color photos tell the true story of the friendship that developed at a Kenyan wildlife sanctuary between Owen, a baby hippopotamus orphaned by the 2004 Southeast Asian tsunami, and Mzee, a 130-year-old giant tortoise.

You look ridiculous, said the rhinoceros to the hippopotamus

1966
A hippopotamus dreams of having an appearance combining the polite suggestions of her friends.

George and Martha, one fine day

1978
Five new episodes in the friendship of the two hippopotamuses.

Hippopotamus

1990
Presents photographs and information about hippopotamuses, discussing their physical appearance and abilities, habits and habitats, eating behaviors, mating practices, and the lives of calves.

Hippo

1985
Describes the life cycle and natural environment of the hippopotamus with emphasis on its struggle for survival.

George and Martha round and round

1988
Hippo companions George and Martha learn simple lessons about friendship in five adventures, in which the pair use their imaginations on a rafting trip, seek revenge for a hose soaking, frighten each other with scary stories, critique each other's artwork, and struggle over what to do with an unwanted gift.
Cover image of George and Martha round and round

George and Martha encore

1973
In five brief episodes two hippopotamuses reinforce their friendship.
Cover image of George and Martha encore

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