The Nature Kid's Guide to Hippos: A Level 2 Reader for Curious Young Kids Who Love Hippos! - Paperback

by David Anderson (Author)

Watch your child SPLASH, CHOMP, and CHARGE into the incredible world of Hippos!

Did you know a hippo weighs as much as a small car? Or that baby hippos are born underwater? Get ready for your young reader to discover these jaw-dropping facts and so much more!

"The Nature Kid's Guide to Hippos" is the perfect Level 2 reader for curious kids ages 7 to 10 who can't get enough of amazing animals. Written in short, punchy sentences that build confidence with every page, this book transforms reading practice into an African adventure.

What Makes This Book Special?

Your child will be hooked from the very first SNORT! as they dive into 18 fact-packed chapters covering everything from hippo habitats to adorable calves. They'll learn vocabulary words like "bloat" (a group of hippos!), "herbivore," and "membrane," all woven naturally into an engaging narrative that makes learning feel effortless.

Inside, your young explorer will discover:

• Why hippos make their own sunscreen (it's pink!)
• How these 9,900-pound giants can outrun humans on land
• The surprising reason hippos don't actually swim
• How mother hippos fiercely protect their calves from crocodiles
• Why hippos spend 16 hours a day lounging in water, and only eat at night

Built for Growing Readers

Each chapter opens with an exciting sound word (SPLASH! CHOMP! ROAR!) that pulls reluctant readers right into the action. Sentences are carefully crafted to boost reading fluency while delivering genuinely fascinating information your child will want to share at the dinner table.

A helpful glossary reinforces new vocabulary, making this book as educational as it is entertaining.

Perfect for:

• Independent reading practice (ages 7 to 10)
• Bedtime stories that spark curiosity
• Animal-obsessed kids who've outgrown picture books
• Building confidence in Level 2 readers

Give your child a book they'll actually WANT to read, and watch them become a hippo expert by the last page!