About the book
“With gorgeous mixed-media illustrations and accessible, engaging language, this picture book will spur interest in the world of hippos.” — School Library Journal (starred review)
The deadliest animal in Africa isn’t the lion or the crocodile — it’s the hippopotamus! Hippos have razor-sharp tusks, weigh as much as fifty men, and can run twenty-five miles per hour. Follow these hefty hulks as they glide underwater, play tug-of-war, swat balls of dung at one another, and nuzzle their young in the mud. Just don’t get too close — they could chomp you in two!
Editions of Hippos Are Huge!
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780763679521
- AltFormat
- ISBN 9780763665920
Read an Excerpt
“With gorgeous mixed-media illustrations and accessible, engaging language, this picture book will spur interest in the world of hippos.” — School Library Journal (starred review)
The deadliest animal in Africa isn’t the lion or the crocodile — it’s the hippopotamus! Hippos have razor-sharp tusks, weigh as much as fifty men, and can run twenty-five miles per hour. Follow these hefty hulks as they glide underwater, play tug-of-war, swat balls of dung at one another, and nuzzle their young in the mud. Just don’t get too close — they could chomp you in two!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hippos Are Huge! about?
“With gorgeous mixed-media illustrations and accessible, engaging language, this picture book will spur interest in the world of hippos.” — School Library Journal (starred review)
The deadliest animal in Africa isn’t the lion or the crocodile — it’s the hippopotamus! Hippos have razor-sharp tusks, weigh as much as fifty men, and can run twenty-five miles per hour. Follow these hefty hulks as they glide underwater, play tug-of-war, swat balls of dung at one another, and nuzzle their young in the mud. Just don’t get too close — they could chomp you in two!
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Hippos Are Huge!?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Nature, animals, the natural world > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Mammals > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Large land mammals
Where can I read a sample of Hippos Are Huge!?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780763679521
Is Hippos Are Huge! part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Read and Wonder
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Hippos Are Huge!?
Jonathan London
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Hippos Are Huge! is available as paperback(ISBN 9780763679521) and altformat(ISBN 9780763665920)
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