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

A boy imagines that he is a manatee, sprinkling seaweed on his raisin bran-atee and dignifying his watery domain with his wit, sophistication, and urbanity.

"Simple text and supportive images introduce beginning readers to Manatees. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

A mother manatee and her little calf travel from the Gulf of Mexico through dangerous water full of speeding boats.

Describes, in simple terms, the appearance, infancy, habits, behavior, and habitat of the manatee or sea cow.

Did you know that manatees are sometimes called sea cows? A manatee can weigh more than a piano. Discover more about these gentle mammals in A Manatee's World.

"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.

Injured by a passing motorboat, a pregnant manatee is rescued and taken to an aquarium to recover and have her baby in a safe environment.

Describes the physical features, development, reproduction, social lives, and survival techniques of manatees.