hippopotamus

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hippopotamus

Hippos =

Hipopo?tamos
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Hippo vs. polar bear

2019
Readers will follow along with a battle of the hippo and polar bear and decide who they think would be the ultimate victor.
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Rhino vs. hippo

Contains facts about rhinoceros and hippopotamus, comparing such aspects as their sizes, brain structure, and abilities, and describes what would happen if they had a fight.
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Hippopotamuses

2019
An introduction to hippopotamuses, describing their habitat, behaviors, diet, and more.

Egrets and hippos

Examines the idea of "mutualism" in biology, where two or more animals exist in a team-like relationship, specifically the cattle egret and the hippopotamus, who keep a look out for one another to warn of approaching predators. Includes a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.

Big Little Hippo

"Little Hippo is the youngest and smalled in his family--and sometimes he feels like the tiniest animal in the world...then one day while takinga walk, the kindhearted little hippo learns that you don't have to grow up to feel big"--Front flap.

Hippopotamus

2018
Describes what hippopotamuses look like, where they live, and what they eat, with large color photographs, more facts, and glossary terms.
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Saving Fiona

the story of the world's most famous hippo
"Describes the life of Fiona, a baby hippopotamus who was born prematurely and raised by humans at the Cincinnati Zoo, and details how the hippo became a worldwide Internet sensation"--OCLC.
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The truth about hippos

"Did you know that there are two types of hippo: the common hippo and the pygmy hippo (which is like a common hippo but smaller)? Did you know that all hippos live in Africa? Did you know that hippos can't actually swim?"--Dust jacket flap.
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[Owen and Mzee

the true story of a remarkable friendship
Illustrated text and full-color photographs tell the true story of the unusual relationship between Owen, a baby hippopotamus orphaned by a tsunami, and Mzee, a 130-year-old giant tortoise. Presented in Arabic.

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