Hippo Calves

Hippo Calves
Author: Julie Murray
Publisher: ABDO
Total Pages: 27
Release: 2018-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1532182635

Hippo Calves explores the life of a hippopotamus from birth to adulthood. The title will show readers what baby hippos like to eat, how long they rely on their mothers, and at what ages they start learning new things. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

Hippopotamus Calves

Hippopotamus Calves
Author: Susan H. Gray
Publisher: Cherry Lake
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2020-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1534160086

Read about hippopotamus calves and how zookeepers take care of them. This level 3 guided reader book includes intriguing facts and adorable photos. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about how these baby animals learn and grow, what they eat, and how they socialize with each other. Book includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biographies, sidebars, and word list for home and school connection.

Hippos

Hippos
Author: Sally M. Walker
Publisher: Lerner Publications
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2008-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0822575124

Discusses the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the common and pygmy hippopotamus, and describes efforts to protect these animals from poachers and other threats.

Hippos

Hippos
Author: Gareth Editorial Staff
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2004-01-04
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780836841183

Discusses the habitat, physical characteristics, social behavior, eating habits, and life cycle of the hippo.

Hippopotamuses

Hippopotamuses
Author: Christina Wilsdon
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2009-08-07
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1433943727

Even though a hippopotamus might look silly, meeting one in the wild is no laughing matter. Hippos are fierce and powerful creatures who are quick to protect themselves. Learn all about these giant animals—what they eat, why they spend so much time in the water, and how they raise their young.

Meet a Baby Hippo

Meet a Baby Hippo
Author: Lisa Owings
Publisher: Lerner Digital ™
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2017-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 151246449X

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! 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!

The Hippos

The Hippos
Author: S.K. Eltringham
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2010-01-31
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1408128683

Hippos are unusual in being genuinely amphibious. This has a fundamental effect on their physiology and way of life. Following a general introduction, there is a detailed description of hippo anatomy and physiology, including facts about their skin structure and physiology. Subsequent chapters are devoted to their social biology and ecology, including descriptions of their breeding and feeding ecology. Several extraordinary instances of carnivory, including an instance of cannibalism, are described. This book closes with three chapters devoted to the results of the author's survey on the distribution and abundance of the common hippo throughout Africa.

How to Track a Hippo

How to Track a Hippo
Author: Henry Owens
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 26
Release: 1900-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 161533906X

Dung showing is a behavior in which hippos use their tails to fling their dung around to mark their territory. It is just one of several cringe-inducing things readers will learn about in this volume. The book is also full of less stomach-turning information, including facts about the hippo’s life cycle, habitat, and daily habits.

Hanna Hippo's Horrible Hiccups

Hanna Hippo's Horrible Hiccups
Author: Barbara deRubertis
Publisher: Astra Publishing House
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2021-08-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1635926998

Hanna Hippo is hungry. She hopes to have one of Homer Hog's huckleberry muffins, but her plan has one hitch—a horrible case of hiccups!

Hippopotamuses

Hippopotamuses
Author: Kate Riggs
Publisher: The Creative Company
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2021-08-27
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1640006435

This revised edition surveys key aspects of hippopotamuses, describing these African mammals' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why hippos live mostly in water.