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The Truth About Hippos by Maxwell Eaton, III

The Truth About Hippos

Seriously Funny Facts About Your Favorite Animals

Maxwell Eaton, III

Roaring Brook Press · Print & ebook · February 27, 2018

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)?

MammalsHippos & RhinosKids' Humor
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Who it’s for
Animal facts get a playful twist in this bright, funny nonfiction picture book.
Themes
Hippo facts, Animal nonfiction
Genres
Hippos & Rhinos, Kids' Humor, Mammals

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About this book

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.

Hippo Surprises

Animal facts get a playful twist in this bright, funny nonfiction picture book.

Come here for

  • Unexpected facts about common and pygmy hippos
  • Humor alongside vivid animal art

Expect

  • A light, lively approach to nonfiction
  • Hippos—and plenty more animal facts

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Hippos & Rhinos100%
Kids' Humor36%
Mammals35%

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Publisher categories

  • Hippos & Rhinos
  • Kids' Humor
Authors
Maxwell Eaton, III
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Published
February 27, 2018
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Hippo facts · Animal nonfiction
Reading lane
Hippos & Rhinos