Heavy Is a Hippopotamus

by Miriam Schlein

A simple explanation of the measurement of weight

Hardcover

First published June 1, 1954

About the author

Miriam Schlein was an American author who wrote nearly 100 books that helped teach children about animals and more obscure ideas such as space and time. Her books include The Year of the Panda and Discovering Dinosaur Babies. Schlein died of vasculitis in Manhattan, New York, at age 78, in 2004.

Reviews

[Theresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Heavy is a hippopotamus by miriam schlein is an early reader about weight, to help early readers to understand science and math concepts

[Timothy · Rating 4 out of 5]

An introduction to the concept of weight as a measurement accomplished with humor and repetition. Engaging artwork in limited color illustrates the concept in a playful manner.
A New York Times Best Illustrated Book.