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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018 · Est. 5 min read-aloud
The Truth About Hippos
Written & illustrated by Maxwell Eaton III
Part of the The Truth About Your Favorite Animals series
Uncover surprising truths about hippos in this fun, fact-filled journey.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 257 ratings
32 pages· 536 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Explore the fascinating world of hippos, where the common and pygmy varieties reveal unexpected secrets. Did you know they can't swim? Dive into this vibrant picture book series, packed with humor and intriguing facts, perfect for impressing friends and teachers alike. Discover the wonders of these African giants and their unique traits in a delightful, educational adventure.
From the publisher
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?
Discover these facts and many more in this nonfiction picture-book series that injects humor and bright, vivid animals into popular subjects like bears and hippos.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 536
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 640L
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What readers & critics say
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.8
- F&P level
- ~P
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 199769
Publication
- Published
- February 27, 2018
- Publisher
- Roaring Brook Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781626726673
- LCCN
- 2017944677
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