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by Melissa Stewart
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True Books: African Animals |
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Children’s Press /
Scholastic, 2002 |
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for Grades 3-5
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ISBN 978-0-61354-242-5
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Purchase this book at your local independent bookseller or Amazon.com. |
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Learn all about the physical characteristics, behavior, and lifestyles of hippos. Read this book along with the other titles in this series to understand how our favorite plant-eating mammals live together and interact on the African savanna. |
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Honors and Awards |
 Science Books & Films Editor’s Choice |
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Research Notes |
| “I was inspired to write this book after spending three weeks on safari in East Africa. I was fortunate enough to see several watering holes packed with hippos.” |
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Reviews |
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“These books are well written and contain many outstanding photographs. They do an excellent job of describing the [African] animals, especially in pointing out any unique characteristics. Public schools and libraries would do well to own these books. They are sure to excite readers, young and old, to visit a zoo, to learn more about the animals, and to think about ways to protect the dwindling populations of rare and endangered species.” |