"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....

An illustrated version of the song about a child who wants a hippopotamus for Christmas.

Do you want to be amazed by Hippopotamus pictures? Let's see color photos of Hippos! You and your child will find pictures of Hippos in short simplified text for children learning to read or those who like picture books. Hippopotamus: Photos and Fun Facts for Kids. It is Book 20 in the Kids Learn with Pictures Series. This book is around a clear concept: see pictures of Hippos.

From School Library Journal Starred Review. Kindergarten-Grade 4-Owen & Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship (Scholastic, 2006) chronicled the fascinating story of a baby hippo who was orphaned by the December 2004 tsunami and the bond he formed with Mzee, a 130-year-old Alhambra tortoise at a wildlife sanctuary in Kenya. This sequel updates readers on the status of that friendship a year and a half later, particularly with regard to the...