west indian manatee

Presents information on manatees, in simple text with photographs, and includes where they live, how they swim, and what they eat.

An overview of manatee research that explains what science has learned about the unusual animal and how those discoveries have aided manatee protection efforts in Florida.

Introduces the concept of animal extinction, examines the lives and habitats of the Florida manatee, discusses their status in the early twenty-first century, and looks at what is being done to save the species. Includes resources for more information.

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

Describes the physical characteristics, classification, behavior, habitat, and endangered status of Florida manatees.