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April 2004
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Hippo Beach
Companion site to PBS Nature's TV series about hippos.
Grade Level: 3-5

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/hippo/index.html

CONTENT:
This online adventure is a companion site to the PBS Nature series "Hippo Beach." It includes photographs, information, and other resources.
AESTHETICS:
This multimedia site is well-designed, user-friendly, and entertaining.
ORGANIZATION:
Hippo Beach is part of the larger PBS.org site and can be easily navigated through the links to the right of the main page.

REVIEW:
"Think you know all about hippos? Think again! NATURE'S 'Hippo Beach' will have you seeing these heavyweight creatures in a different light!" exclaims the site's introduction. This interesting site will answer any questions you may have ever had about hippos. Visitors to the site can view great photos, read for information, go behind the scenes and read an interview with the filmmaker, download a free computer wallpaper, or view additional resources.

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