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Overview
Giant mouth gapes ... Tiny ears twitch... Meet the hippopotamus! Brimming with vivid photos and scientific facts, this middle-grade nonfiction book treats researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive profile of these water-loving land mammals. It covers zoology topics such as anatomy, diet, habitat, and life cycle, as well as species conservation efforts and the animals' relationship with humans throughout history. Sidebars, a range map, and a glossary support the main text, while a Kenyan folktale about the hippopotamus adds a cross-curricular cultural layer to the title.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781682773369
- ISBN-10: 1682773361
- Publisher: Creative Paperbacks
- Publish Date: January 2024
- Dimensions: 9 x 9.3 x 0.4 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.45 pounds
- Page Count: 48
- Reading Level: Ages 10-14
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