Hippos Can't Swim
and other fun facts (with audio recording)
Table of Contents
About The Book
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 Authors
Laura Lyn DiSiena is an art director who loves to write, design, and make crafty things. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her artsy husband and two naughty cats. You can visit them online at OhWellHello.com.
Hannah Eliot is a children’s book editor who lives in Vermont. Her favorite activities include editing (of course), writing, drawing, and spending time with her family!
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
- Ages: 4 - 8
- Lexile ® AD780L The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics®
Awards and Honors
- MSTA Reading Circle List
- Wisconsin State Reading Association's Reading List
Resources and Downloads
Common Core Suggestion
High Resolution Images
- Book Cover Image (jpg): Hippos Can't Swim Enhanced eBook 9781442493254
