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Hippos Can't Swim
and other fun facts (with audio recording)
Part of Did You Know?
By Laura Lyn DiSiena and Hannah Eliot
Illustrated by Pete Oswald
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Table of Contents
About The Book
Did you know that hippos can’t swim? This hilarious book is full of fun facts about all sorts of animals, from sleepy ants to jellyfish that glow!
Did you know that a zebra’s stripes are as unique as a human’s fingerprints?
How about that ants take about 250 naps per day?
Or that some jellyfish can glow—and that’s called bioluminescence?
Colorful, humorous illustrations accompany tons of cool facts about animals of all shapes, sizes, speeds, and species in this lively book that makes nonfiction fun!
Did you know that a zebra’s stripes are as unique as a human’s fingerprints?
How about that ants take about 250 naps per day?
Or that some jellyfish can glow—and that’s called bioluminescence?
Colorful, humorous illustrations accompany tons of cool facts about animals of all shapes, sizes, speeds, and species in this lively book that makes nonfiction fun!
About The Illustrator
As a seasoned professional in the animation industry, Pete Oswald’s credits include traditional animation, CG, and stop motion. Pete’s work as an illustrator and designer includes Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, Madagascar 2, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, ParaNorman, and Hotel Transylvania. His short film, The Story of Walls (2009), earned him an Annie Award nomination. Pete and his family live in Santa Monica, California.
Product Details
- Publisher: Little Simon (February 4, 2014)
- Length: 32 pages
- ISBN13: 9781442493254
- Grades: P - 3
- Ages: 4 - 8
- Lexile ® AD780L The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics®
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Awards and Honors
- MSTA Reading Circle List
- Wisconsin State Reading Association's Reading List
Resources and Downloads
Common Core Suggestion
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- Book Cover Image (jpg): Hippos Can't Swim Enhanced eBook 9781442493254
