"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces hippopotamuses to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.

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

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about the fighting abilities of Nile crocodiles and hippopotamuses. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--

The amazing true story of the orphaned baby hippo and 130-year-old giant turtle whose remarkable friendship touched millions around the world.The inspiring true story of two great friends, a baby hippo named Owen and a 130-yr-old giant tortoise named Mzee (Mm-ZAY). When Owen was stranded after the Dec 2004 tsunami, villagers in Kenya worked tirelessly to rescue him. Then, to everyone's amazement, the orphan hippo and the elderly tortoise adopted each...

This book tells about five unlikely animal friendships in sanctuaries and zoos, from around the world: Kenya's Owen the hippo and Mzee the tortoise; South Africa's Themba the elephant and Albert the sheep; California's Koko the gorilla and her kittens; Virginia's Kumbali the cheetah and Kago the dog; Ireland's Ben the dog and Duggie the wild dolphin.

Which dangerous animals would win in a fight? Find out in this awesome bind-up of five books in the popular Who Would Win? series! The collection features a range of mammals, sea creatures, reptiles, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal fans.