National Geographic Readers Hippos (Level 1)

Ages 4 to 6, Grades P to 1

Fans of the adorable internet sensation Fiona the Hippo and other animal loving kids will be excited to read about the amazing lives of hippos in the wild.

What’s that animal with tiny round ears and a big nose peeking out of the river? It’s a hippopotamus! Early readers will learn all about these huge, mysterious mammals in this Level 1 reader from National Geographic Kids. 

From close-up photos of their gigantic teeth and adorable babies to fun facts about their ability to swim and the pink slime on their skin, this book offers young animal lovers tons of exciting information about hippos, all while improving their reading comprehension skills and vocabulary. National Geographic Readers feature engaging text carefully vetted by expert educators and accompanied by magnificent National Geographic photography. Level 1 books are written for new readers and include a hands-on activity to reinforce the content of the book.

Series Overview: National Geographic Readers' exciting approach to reading, featuring expert-vetted text and fascinating images, has proved to be a winning formula with kids, parents, and educators. Each reader is written by a talented children's book author and includes a photo glossary and interactive features that reinforce what kids have learned in the book.

About the Author

MAYA MYERS is the author of National Geographic Readers Llamas and Puffins, and Little Kids First Big Book of Baby Animals. She lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband, three daughters, two cats, and eight chickens.

Author Residence: Charlotte, NC