What’s that animal with tiny round ears and a big nose peeking out of the river? It’s a hippopotamus! Early readers will learn all about these huge, mysterious mammals in this Level 1 reader from National Geographic Kids.
From close-up photos of their gigantic teeth and adorable babies to fun facts about their ability to swim and the pink slime on their skin, this book offers young animal lovers tons of exciting information about hippos, all while improving their reading comprehension skills and vocabulary. National Geographic Readers feature engaging text carefully vetted by expert educators and accompanied by magnificent National Geographic photography. Level 1 books are written for new readers and include a hands-on activity to reinforce the content of the book.
Author
Maya Myers
MAYA MYERS is the author of National Geographic Readers Llamas and Puffins, and Little Kids First Big Book of Baby Animals. She lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband, three daughters, two cats, and eight chickens.
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National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids believes in the awesome power of science, exploration, and storytelling, and our children’s books bring the best of this incredible world directly to readers’ hands. Fun, colorful, and jam-packed with cool info, Nat Geo Kids books are also fact-checked, expert-reviewed, and 100 percent human-made—and from the only kids’ brand with roots in a world-class scientific organization. From leveled readers to photo-rich almanacs and from baby animals to dangerous dinosaurs, Nat Geo Kids has a book that will spark curiosity and ignite wonder in every young explorer!
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