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What's the deadliest animal in Africa? It's not the lion or the crocodile--it's the hippopotamus! Hippos have razor-sharp tusks, weigh as much as fifty men, and can run twenty-five miles per hour! Follow these hefty hulks as they glide underwater, play tug-of-war, swat balls of dung at one another, and nuzzle their young in the mud. Just don't get too close--they could chomp you in two!
11) Hippopotamuses
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"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of hippopotamuses, the large African mammals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why hippos live mostly in water"--
13) The hippopotamus
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"Fascinating images accompany information about the hippopotamus. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
15) Hippo
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Describes the life cycle and natural environment of the hippopotamus with emphasis on its struggle for survival.
16) Hippopotamuses
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Learn all about these giant animals: what they eat, why they spend so much time in the water, and how they raise their young.
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"On a cold winter day, a baby hippopotamus is born at the Cincinnati Zoo. She is way too small to live. Her keepers refuse to let her die. They work day and night to keep her alive. Can they do it? This is the real story of Fiona's very first days. From the day she is born until her keepers see she will be just fine. From her first spring and summer, when she learns to be a hippo, meets her parents, and meets her fans."--Back cover.
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"Hippos and polar bears are both fairly large mammals that spend much of their time in water, but is that where their similarities end? Readers of this captivating book will find out the answer to that and many more questions as they imagine these two beasts battling it out. Colorful photographs and a dynamic page layout assist with the understanding of key elementary science concepts. After reading all the facts, readers can judge this epic battle...
20) Hippopotamuses
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"A look at hippopotamuses, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their large mouths, behaviors, relationships with humans, and protected status in the world today"--Provided by publisher.