Describes the physical characteristics and abilities of hippopotamuses, and discusses where they live, their favorite foods, families and relatives, enemies, and interactions with humans. Includes a look at a typical hippo day.
Details
ISBN: 0836841182 (lib. bdg.)
Physical Description:32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 23 cm.print
Edition:U.S. edition
Publisher:Milwaukee, Wis. : G. Stevens, 2004.
General Note: Library Media Connection starredSchool Library JournalIncludes index.Previously published in Great Britain as: All about hippos. 2002.
Formatted Contents Note: A closer look -- Home, sweet home -- Neighbors -- The family -- Life in the river -- Favorite foods -- Danger! -- A hippo's day -- Relative -- Humans and hippos.