"Fascinating images accompany information about the hippopotamus. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

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

Recuperating from a bad cold, Moominpappa finds time to record his youthful life of adventure and intrigue and ponder the experiences which have made him the remarkable Moomin he is.

Find out about the threats facing the hippopotamus and what can be done to protect this powerful creature.

"This book details the life and habits of hippopotamuses."--

Describes what would happen if these two large mammals did battle, including how they would match up in size, speed, and toughness.

"It's fun to think about big questions, like 'Would you rather swim with a hippopotamus or a shark?' World Book has gathered dozens of such questions about bodies of water and marine animals. To help you get thinking, our editors have even offered a little expert advice. It's not important that you come up with the same answer as anyone else. What matters is that you think big every day!"--Page [4] of cover.