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1) Manatees
Author
Publisher
ABDO Pub
Pub. Date
c2009
Description
Engaging text highlights the life cycle of manatees, from birth through adulthood. This book's easy-to-read text and full-color photographs bring this animal's world to life, introducing readers to the manatee's diet, habitat, and enemies and threats. Manatee size, body description, and family are also discussed. A diagram helps readers identify body parts, from its mouth to its tail. Fast Facts are great for reports, while Fascinating Facts expand...
5) Manatees
Author
Publisher
Jump!
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how manatees live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the mammal's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. Take a Look! infographics highlight and label the mammal's range and habitat as well as its anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity...
6) Manatees
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2012
Description
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....
7) Manatees
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2017.
Description
"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to manatees. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"-- Provided by publisher.
8) Manatees
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Description
Manatees are often called sea cows, but that name doesn't do them justice, even though they may weigh as much as a full-grown cow. These enormous ocean animals can cruise along underwater at as fast as 15 miles per hour. They have strong tales that propel them gracefully through the water. Beginning readers learn about where manatees live, what they eat, how they move, and much more, all while enjoying beautiful photographs of manatees with each turn...
9) Manatees
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Co
Pub. Date
c1998
Description
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat and endangered status of this gentle sea animal that is a relative of the elephant.
10) Manatees
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
Explores the world of manatees, including their habitats, physical characteristics, diet, behavior, and threats to their environment.
11) Manatees
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education and Creative Paperbacks
Pub. Date
[2017]
Description
"A look at manatees, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their unique respiratory system, behaviors, relationships with humans, and the protected status of these intelligent creatures in the world today."-- Provided by publisher.
13) Sam, the sea cow
Author
Publisher
Walker
Pub. Date
1992
Description
Follows the adventures of a manatee, or sea cow, from birth till after he leaves his mother.
14) Manatees
Author
Publisher
Rourke
Pub. Date
[2010]
Description
A photo-illustrated exploration of manatees that describes their physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, eating habits, and endangered status.
15) Manatees
Author
Series
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
c1991
Description
Discusses the family history, habitat, appearance, infancy, behavior, and protection of this gentle, endangered sea mammal.
16) Manatees
Author
Publisher
Creative Education and Creative Paperbacks
Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of manatees, the aquatic relatives of dugongs. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why manatees are associated with mermaids."--Provided by publisher.
17) Manatees
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2024.
Description
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to why manatees are at risk. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"-- Provided by publisher.
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2024]
Description
FIVE BOOKS IN ONE! Ignite your child's love of reading with this collection of Level 2 readers featuring kids' favorite ocean animals. Get up close to a toothy shark. Leap into the air with a dolphin. Venture into the deep with some funny-looking sea monsters, mosey along with a manatee, and ooh and ahh over the cutest baby sea turtles! Kids will love diving into the world of their favorite marine animals in these engaging books written especially...
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