manatees

An intriguing look at the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of various manatee species, as well as numerous interesting factoids on everything from buoyancy regulation to conservation.

While coping with his parents' separation, eleven-year-old Skeet spends most of Spring Break in his skiff on a Florida river, where he finds a manatee shot to death and begins looking for the killer.

A simple guide to baby manatees.

Journey to Florida, Brazil, and West Africa to meet three scientists who are currently working towards getting the manatee off the endangered species list.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, various types, life cycle, and habitat of manatees, endangered marine animals that can live up to sixty years.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of manatees, as well as the danger of extinction they face.

Introduces manatees, their physical appearance, habits, babies, and status as endangered animals.

A mother manatee and her little calf travel from the Gulf of Mexico through dangerous water full of speeding boats.

Describes the physical characteristics, behaviors, swimming abilities, eating habits, lifestyle, and endangered status of manatees. Presented in English and Spanish.

Discusses what manatees are, why they are endangered, what their current status is, and what is being done to help them. Includes Internet links to Web sites related to manatees.