West Routt Library District

"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"--

Introduces the world of manatees, their physical characteristics, behavior, and interaction with humans.

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

"Becca Wong Walker may be so shy that most people at school think she doesn't speak at all, but why should she care? She has more important things to worry about. Missy, the manatee who visits the dock in Becca's backyard, and Becca's only friend, hasn't been seen for a long time. When Missy finally does return, she has a new baby with her! Becca wants to be excited, but more than ever inconsiderate boaters are speeding through the river, putting...

Introduces manatees, their physical appearance, habits, babies, and status as endangered animals.

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

Brings great books to life on the screen through rich illustrations and live shows.

Learn about these gentle giants and why they are threatened with extinction.

This book presents an introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, various types, life cycle, and habitat of manatees, endangered marine animals that can live up to sixty years.

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