Author: Mwenye Hadithi
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780340739778
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Tells how the Hippo came to live in the river instead of dry land.
Hot Hippo
Author: Mwenye Hadithi
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780340739778
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Tells how the Hippo came to live in the river instead of dry land.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780340739778
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Tells how the Hippo came to live in the river instead of dry land.
Handsome Hog
Author: Mwenye Hadithi
Publisher: Hachette Children's
ISBN: 9780340970355
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
On the Great Grassy African Plain Handsome Hog had a beautiful smooth coat and an extremely elegant tail. This is the story of how Handsome Hog lost his looks and became known as Warthog to the other animals. Mwenye Hadithi is a pen name and means a story-teller in Swahili.
Publisher: Hachette Children's
ISBN: 9780340970355
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
On the Great Grassy African Plain Handsome Hog had a beautiful smooth coat and an extremely elegant tail. This is the story of how Handsome Hog lost his looks and became known as Warthog to the other animals. Mwenye Hadithi is a pen name and means a story-teller in Swahili.
A Hippo Love Story
Author: Karen Paolillo
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 0143531530
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
When the threads that hold human society together unravel, the animal kingdom suffers. Karen Paolillo discovered this first-hand in Zimbabwe when she developed a close connection with thirteen hippos in their natural habitat, the Turgwe River. Her mission to save these exceptional animals after they came under threat of drought, land invasions and poachers developed into a beautiful African love story. It is also the stirring tale of how one woman faced personal and financial adversities while ensuring the survival of a family of hippos, with Bob, a three-ton bull, as their leader. With the establishment of the Turgwe Hippo Trust, Karen has triumphed as guardian of the hippos, and the animals have prospered ever since. A Hippo Love Story shares this heroic journey of a nature lover who became an ally of one of Africa's most fearsome animal species.
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 0143531530
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
When the threads that hold human society together unravel, the animal kingdom suffers. Karen Paolillo discovered this first-hand in Zimbabwe when she developed a close connection with thirteen hippos in their natural habitat, the Turgwe River. Her mission to save these exceptional animals after they came under threat of drought, land invasions and poachers developed into a beautiful African love story. It is also the stirring tale of how one woman faced personal and financial adversities while ensuring the survival of a family of hippos, with Bob, a three-ton bull, as their leader. With the establishment of the Turgwe Hippo Trust, Karen has triumphed as guardian of the hippos, and the animals have prospered ever since. A Hippo Love Story shares this heroic journey of a nature lover who became an ally of one of Africa's most fearsome animal species.
64 Zoo Lane
Author: An Vrombaut
Publisher: Hachette Children's
ISBN: 9781444913033
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Perfect for preschool children, 64 Zoo Lane had the highest viewing figures on CBeebies in 2011. With six classic 64 Zoo Lane stories now reissued, Lucy and her animal fans are bound to win yet more young fans. Lucy has some very strange neighbours with horns and humps, tails and trunks - that's because Lucy lives next door to the zoo! Every night, she climbs down the long long neck of Georgina the Giraffe and listens to one of them tell her a story... Tonight it's the story of Zed the Zebra. Zed is faster than any other animal in the jungle - and he's always pointing it out. Until one day the animals plan an obstacle race and prove they can all do something well, and Zed isn't the best at everything! Have fun with 64 Zoo Lane at http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/64-zoo-lane/
Publisher: Hachette Children's
ISBN: 9781444913033
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Perfect for preschool children, 64 Zoo Lane had the highest viewing figures on CBeebies in 2011. With six classic 64 Zoo Lane stories now reissued, Lucy and her animal fans are bound to win yet more young fans. Lucy has some very strange neighbours with horns and humps, tails and trunks - that's because Lucy lives next door to the zoo! Every night, she climbs down the long long neck of Georgina the Giraffe and listens to one of them tell her a story... Tonight it's the story of Zed the Zebra. Zed is faster than any other animal in the jungle - and he's always pointing it out. Until one day the animals plan an obstacle race and prove they can all do something well, and Zed isn't the best at everything! Have fun with 64 Zoo Lane at http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/64-zoo-lane/
American Hippo
Author: Sarah Gailey
Publisher: Tordotcom
ISBN: 1250176433
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
In the early 20th Century, the United States government concocted a plan to import hippopotamuses into the marshlands of Louisiana to be bred and slaughtered as an alternative meat source. This is true. Other true things about hippos: they are savage, they are fast, and their jaws can snap a man in two. This was a terrible plan. Contained within this volume is an 1890s America that might have been: a bayou overrun by feral hippos and mercenary hippo wranglers from around the globe. It is the story of Winslow Houndstooth and his crew. It is the story of their fortunes. It is the story of his revenge.
Publisher: Tordotcom
ISBN: 1250176433
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
In the early 20th Century, the United States government concocted a plan to import hippopotamuses into the marshlands of Louisiana to be bred and slaughtered as an alternative meat source. This is true. Other true things about hippos: they are savage, they are fast, and their jaws can snap a man in two. This was a terrible plan. Contained within this volume is an 1890s America that might have been: a bayou overrun by feral hippos and mercenary hippo wranglers from around the globe. It is the story of Winslow Houndstooth and his crew. It is the story of their fortunes. It is the story of his revenge.
Fiona the Hippo
Author: Zondervan,
Publisher: Zonderkidz
ISBN: 0310766370
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Fiona, the famous hippo from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens, was not expected to live, born prematurely at only 29 pounds. But her inspiring story of spunk and determination captured hearts around the world. Cheer on smart, sassy, and fearless Fiona as she defeats the odds and becomes a happy, healthy hippopotamus. Fiona the Hippo teaches children: Anything is possible with positivity and perseverance Never give up, no matter what the odds Love and support from others are powerful In this whimsical and inspiring tale, children will: Laugh as they read about Fiona letting out a snort, wiggling her ears, and saying, "I’ve got this." Be delighted to meet Fiona’s lovable animal friends at the zoo Fiona the Hippo, by New York Times bestselling artist Richard Cowdrey (Bad Dog, Marley), is a heroine for children and adults everywhere, and she will steal hearts and give readers the courage to face whatever challenges they might have in their own lives. Check out other titles in the Fiona the Hippo series: Fiona, It’s Bedtime A Very Fiona Christmas
Publisher: Zonderkidz
ISBN: 0310766370
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Fiona, the famous hippo from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens, was not expected to live, born prematurely at only 29 pounds. But her inspiring story of spunk and determination captured hearts around the world. Cheer on smart, sassy, and fearless Fiona as she defeats the odds and becomes a happy, healthy hippopotamus. Fiona the Hippo teaches children: Anything is possible with positivity and perseverance Never give up, no matter what the odds Love and support from others are powerful In this whimsical and inspiring tale, children will: Laugh as they read about Fiona letting out a snort, wiggling her ears, and saying, "I’ve got this." Be delighted to meet Fiona’s lovable animal friends at the zoo Fiona the Hippo, by New York Times bestselling artist Richard Cowdrey (Bad Dog, Marley), is a heroine for children and adults everywhere, and she will steal hearts and give readers the courage to face whatever challenges they might have in their own lives. Check out other titles in the Fiona the Hippo series: Fiona, It’s Bedtime A Very Fiona Christmas
The Literate Classroom
Author: Prue Goodwin
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136751106
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Updated to introduce topics within the context of the new Primary Strategy and the National Literacy Strategy, this edited collection provides sound advice and practical suggestions about the teaching of literacy.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136751106
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Updated to introduce topics within the context of the new Primary Strategy and the National Literacy Strategy, this edited collection provides sound advice and practical suggestions about the teaching of literacy.
Celebrate Reading!
Author: Addison Wesley School
Publisher: Scott Foresman
ISBN: 9780673800213
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Publisher: Scott Foresman
ISBN: 9780673800213
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Hippo and Rabbit in Three Short Tales
Author: Jeff Mack
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 9780545274456
Category : JUVENILE FICTION
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A brand new reader series starring two unlikely friends A trio of tales featuring two friends: Rabbit and Hippo are as different as night and day, but together they have fun all day and night With Rabbit's help, Hippo's breakfast turns into a breakfeast. Then at the park, both are able to give the other the swing ride of their life. And finally, at bedtime both find that thunder and lightning aren't so frightening when you're with a friend.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 9780545274456
Category : JUVENILE FICTION
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A brand new reader series starring two unlikely friends A trio of tales featuring two friends: Rabbit and Hippo are as different as night and day, but together they have fun all day and night With Rabbit's help, Hippo's breakfast turns into a breakfeast. Then at the park, both are able to give the other the swing ride of their life. And finally, at bedtime both find that thunder and lightning aren't so frightening when you're with a friend.
Peeper Has a Fever
Author: Charlotte Cowan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780975351628
Category : Fever in children
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Uses a story about Peeper, a young frog with a fever, to offer reassurance to families dealing with a child's fever.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780975351628
Category : Fever in children
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Uses a story about Peeper, a young frog with a fever, to offer reassurance to families dealing with a child's fever.