hippopotamidae

Illustrated text and full-color photographs present the true story of a day for Owen, a baby hippopotamus, and Mzee, a 130-year-old giant tortoise, an unusual pair of friends.

Collects the complete stories of hippo friends George and Martha by James Marshall, and includes an introduction by Maurice Sendak, as well as essays of appreciation for Marshall and his writing by other children's authors and illustrators.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the common and the pygmy hippopotamus.

Little Hippo waits eagerly for the arrival of the Tooth Fairy and ends up making a final tooth-to-coin exchange for her.

Provides photographs and information about hippopotamuses, exploring where they live, family life, the herd, eating, and other topics, and looking at how to help hippos survive the threats to their future.

Examines the life of the hippopotamus, pointing out differences between the two remaining species and the impact humans have had, and continue to have, on these African mammals.

An introduction to hippos, including their size, diet and everyday behavior, which highlights differences between those in the wild and those living in a zoo habitat.

Describes the two different types of hippos, how they swim, what they eat, and how they live in herds.

Briefly describes the physical characteristics, habits, and behavior of hippopotamuses, as well as some threats to their existence.