manatees

An introduction to manatees, looking at the work of marine biologists who monitor the health of manatees, examining the lives of manatees in the wild, and discussing threats to their continued existence.

Introduces the world of manatees, their physical characteristics, behavior, and interaction with humans.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of manatees and dugongs--endangered, vegetarian mammals that live in the water.

Three friends in the third grade launch a project to help people, but after talking to their adventurous librarian they end up helping a wounded manatee instead.

While visiting the Everglades National Park with their parents, the Landon children uncover the mystery of dying manatees and learn important lessons about the natural environment.

Photographs and simple text describe manatees, what they look like, and where they live.

Examines the physical characteristics, behavior, and evolution of this gentle creature.

Discusses the physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, and endangered status of the manatee and the closely related dugong.

Brenna, Maggie, and Zoe go to Florida to visit a manatee rescue center, where they learn about these endangered marine mammals.

A manatee of the southwest Florida coast is injured, then rescued, rehabilitated and returned to the wild. Based on a true story.