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1) Manatees
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"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...
3) Manatees
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"A brief introduction to manatees, discussing their characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and predators. Includes a range map, life cycle illustration, and amazing facts"--Provided by publisher.
4) Manatees
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Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and endangered status of manatees.
5) Manatees
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Introduces the physical characteristics, habits, and natural habitat of the manatee and examines the factors that threaten its survival.
6) Manatees
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Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat and endangered status of this gentle sea animal that is a relative of the elephant.
8) Manatees
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Learn about these gentle giants and why they are threatened with extinction.
9) Manatees
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Simple text and photographs provide an introduction to the physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitat of the manatee.
10) Manatees
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Highlights the behaviors, physical features, habitat, and life cycle of manatees. Includes a glossary, a map, diagrams, resources for further information, and color photographs.
11) Saving manatees
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What has the whiskers of a walrus, the eyes of a mole, the wrinkles of an elephant, the tail of a beaver, and the gentle nature of a sloth? A slow-moving, water-loving, plant-eating, gentle giant called a manatee. The manatee has been swimming the oceans for ages. But today this ancient animal faces an uncertain future. Stephen Swinburne takes young readers into the underwater world of manatees as he assists marine biologists who monitor the health...
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There are only three species of manatees on Earth, and all three species are at risk. These gentle marine mammals live in warm, shallow lagoons and in coastal waters, where they feed on underwater plants. Living in these waters puts them in danger from fast-moving boats, water pollution, and cold weather.
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"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 world."--Amazon.com.
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Readers are introduced to basic facts about manatees in this exciting volume. They are sure to be enchanted with these big, gentle aquatic mammals. Vibrant photographs and straightforward text in English and standard Latin-American Spanish will inspire young readers to keep learning about manatees.
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