{ "item_title" : "The Nature Kid's Guide to Hippos", "item_author" : [" David Anderson "], "item_description" : "Watch your child SPLASH, CHOMP, and CHARGE into the incredible world of HipposDid you know a hippo weighs as much as a small car? Or that baby hippos are born underwater? Get ready for your young reader to discover these jaw-dropping facts and so much moreThe Nature Kid's Guide to Hippos is the perfect Level 2 reader for curious kids ages 7 to 10 who can't get enough of amazing animals. Written in short, punchy sentences that build confidence with every page, this book transforms reading practice into an African adventure.What Makes This Book Special?Your child will be hooked from the very first SNORT as they dive into 18 fact-packed chapters covering everything from hippo habitats to adorable calves. They'll learn vocabulary words like bloat (a group of hippos ), herbivore, and membrane, all woven naturally into an engaging narrative that makes learning feel effortless.Inside, your young explorer will discover:Why hippos make their own sunscreen (it's pink )How these 9,900-pound giants can outrun humans on landThe surprising reason hippos don't actually swimHow mother hippos fiercely protect their calves from crocodilesWhy hippos spend 16 hours a day lounging in water, and only eat at nightBuilt for Growing ReadersEach chapter opens with an exciting sound word (SPLASH CHOMP ROAR ) that pulls reluctant readers right into the action. Sentences are carefully crafted to boost reading fluency while delivering genuinely fascinating information your child will want to share at the dinner table.A helpful glossary reinforces new vocabulary, making this book as educational as it is entertaining.Perfect for:Independent reading practice (ages 7 to 10)Bedtime stories that spark curiosityAnimal-obsessed kids who've outgrown picture booksBuilding confidence in Level 2 readersGive your child a book they'll actually WANT to read, and watch them become a hippo expert by the last page", "item_img_path" : "https://covers4.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/9/79/889/818/9798898180935_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "11.99", "online_price" : "11.99", "our_price" : "11.99", "club_price" : "11.99", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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