  | Hippos (National Geographic Kids Readers. Level 1) Author: Myers, Maya | |
| Price: $14.99 | ||
Summary:
From close-up photos of their gigantic teeth and adorable babies to fun facts about their ability to swim and the pink slime on their skin, this book offers young animal lovers tons of exciting information about hippos.
Reviews:
School Library Journal (04/26/24)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 04/26/2024 PreS-Gr 1—National Geographic doesn't disappoint with this nonfiction reader on hippos. Simple yet interesting facts curated by expert educators are presented in a child-friendly manner. The table of contents allows readers to find exactly what is needed for research purposes, but the book also reads fluently for an enthusiast looking for fun information. Incredible pictures of the hippopotamus body, face, teeth, and even hippo babies will make readers feel as if they are up close and personal with this larger-than-life mammal. Fun facts and related jokes are sprinkled through the pages to entertain young readers. Educators will love the activities and the glossary and word bank to create lessons with new and interesting vocabulary words. VERDICT A solid introduction to the hippopotamus for beginning readers. Recommended for general purchase for a public or school library nonfiction section.—Kristen Todd-Wurm - Copyright 2024 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
