Endangered Species: Manatee

Through simple, informative text and vibrant watercolor paintings that practically jump off the page, this series of titles teaches kids vital facts about some of their favorite animals.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the Florida manatee and discusses some of the reasons it is in danger of extinction.

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

Introduces the life cycle of the manatee, from its underwater birth, to a two-year period of learning survival skills from its mother, and its final maturity at five years old.

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

This book describes the physical characteristics, life cycles, behavior, and reproduction of manatees.

Scientists in Florida, West Africa, and the Amazon Basin share information with the goal of protecting the docile and sometimes elusive manatee, an endangered species.