Hippopotamuses

K-Gr 3--This long-running series, known for its gorgeous, eye-catching photos; elegant layout; and spare yet effective text, returns with new installations that introduce kids to some fascinating creatures. Bodden and Riggs cover the basics--behavior, appearance, location, and young--and each volume ends with a brief myth or legend about the animal in question. The photographs elevate these offerings above the rest of the pack: images from striking angles that depict these beasts in movement will entice children. Browsers and those making their first forays into nonfiction will enjoy these gentle overviews.