National Geographic Readers Hippos (Level 1)

by Maya Myers

Overview

Fans of the adorable internet sensation Fiona the Hippo and other animal loving kids will be excited to read about the amazing lives of hippos in the wild.

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781426377051
Publisher:	National Geographic
Publication date:	04/02/2024
Series:	National Geographic Readers Series
Sold by:	DISNEY PUBLISHING WORLDWIDE -EBKS
Format:	eBook
File size:	22 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	4 - 6 Years

About the Author

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.

Editorial Reviews

04/26/2024

PreS-Gr 1—National Geographic doesn't disappoint with this nonfiction reader on hippos. Simple yet interesting facts curated by expert educators are presented in a child-friendly manner. The table of contents allows readers to find exactly what is needed for research purposes, but the book also reads fluently for an enthusiast looking for fun information. Incredible pictures of the hippopotamus body, face, teeth, and even hippo babies will make readers feel as if they are up close and personal with this larger-than-life mammal. Fun facts and related jokes are sprinkled through the pages to entertain young readers. Educators will love the activities and the glossary and word bank to create lessons with new and interesting vocabulary words. VERDICT A solid introduction to the hippopotamus for beginning readers. Recommended for general purchase for a public or school library nonfiction section.—Kristen Todd-Wurm

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