Lourie, Peter.
Summary: Highlights the work scientists are doing to protect the manatee, an endangered species.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Books for Children 2011
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.55 LOURiggs, Kate
Summary: "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.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Education and Creative Paperbacks 2018
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Summary: Simple text and photographs provide an introduction to the physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitat of the manatee.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.55 MARSkerry, Brian.
Summary: "You're deep inside an endangered habitat. In the blue waters of southern Florida you come face to face with nature's gentle giant. Meet the manatee. He's playful, sometimes clumsy, and he rolls around when he's happy. Hear that?! He just squealed with delight. Learn why his world is under threat from pollution and development, and what young environmentalists can do to protect that...
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2010
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.55 SKESeward, Homer
Summary: Introduces manatees, their physical appearance, habits, babies, and status as endangered animals.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Rourke Press 1998
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 599.55 SEWRustad, Martha E. H. (Martha Elizabeth Hillman)
Summary: "Manatees are huge sea mammals. These big, wrinkly creatures are strong but swim through the ocean slowly. Learn all about these amazing mammals." -- Back cover.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Pebble, a Capstone imprint 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.55 RUSCole, Melissa S.
Summary: Describes the manatees habitat, physical features, and special abilities.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Blackbirch Press 2001
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 599.55 COLBauman, Amy.
Summary: Text and photographs introduce these gentle brownish gray mammals that live in the water.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Pub. 2000
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 599.55 BAUMcNulty, Faith.
Summary: Examines the physical characteristics, behavior, and evolution of this gentle creature.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic 1994