Burlington Public Library

When a little rhino, who likes to make the rules, finds a tree bursting with fruit, he is not about to share it with any of the other animals since he is in charge, but it looks like things are about to change.

"When a loud-mouthed tickbird lands on Mortimer the rhino's nose and starts a symbiotic relationship, the reserved Mortimer is mortified, until he realizes they just might be the perfect pair"--

"The magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie to Africa where they must use magic to save a rhino and her baby from poachers"--

What would happen if a rhinoceros and a hippopotamus met each other? What if they had a fight? Who do you think would win?"--Back cover.

A young African boy learns why rhinoceros are hunted and why it is important to protect them from poachers.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces baby rhinos to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about the fighting abilities of rhinoceroses and African elephants. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--

Relates how the rhinoceros's lack of manners resulted in his baggy skin and bad temper.

"This title will teach readers about the black rhinoceros and where it lives. It will also let readers know that black rhinos are critically endangered and that they face many threats, like poaching and habitat loss"--Provided by publisher.

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