Manatees
Given its enormous girth, it's not hard to believe that the 1,500-pound manatee is actually a marine relative of the elephant. This gentle giant and its habitat have been greatly harmed by humans, but much work has been done to protect manatees from future damage. Readers follow along with the accessible text and full-color photographs as they find out what manatees eat, what their social life is like, and why they are in so much danger from people.
* Reviews *
Series Review: Marine Mammals"Beautiful full color photographs are the highlight of this series about marine mammals. Each book features one type of marine mammal, fully explaining the animals' habitats, body structure, and special features... Young readers will enjoy this series with its bright photos and easy-to-read information."
--Library Media Connection
Series Review: Marine Mammals
"Brief and concise, these volumes would be good for those young students just beginning to use chapter non-fiction books. The colorful photographs are clear and help to further the text. A good choice for the students that love animals."
--Patricia C. J. Kenney, Wesley Spectrum Highland School
Book Review: Manatees
"...a very interesting book. This is a clear and concise book about Manatees. The vocabulary is quite abundant and the children will be able to look the bold words up in the glossary to help them through their reading and research."
--Nancy Stabler, School Librarian, Louise Cabaniss Elementary School
