Hippopotamuses

Amazing Animals

by Christina Wilsdon

Even though a hippopotamus might look silly, meeting one in the wild is no laughing matter. Hippos are fierce and powerful creatures who are quick to protect themselves. Learn all about these giant animals—what they eat, why they spend so much time in the water, and how they raise their young.

48 pages, Library Binding

First published July 1, 2009

About the author

Christina Wilsdon is the author of For Horse-Crazy Girls Only and other books for children. She is a horse-crazy mom with an even horse-crazier twelve-year-old. She lives with her family in Seattle.

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