Manatee Calves
Manatee Calves

Author: Ruth Owen

Publisher: Bearport Publishing

Published: 2012-08-01

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 1617726303

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In warm ocean water, a mother manatee gives birth to her single calf. So begins the life of a young manatee—one of the most unusual-looking marine mammals on Earth! In this coming-of-age introduction to these fascinating animals, readers will learn how a manatee calf drinks milk from its mother and learns to forage for ocean plants. Children will learn about every aspect of a baby manatee’s daily life and habitat, including the great day when the young manatee is ready to leave its mother and begin its adult life. The colorful interior spreads and gorgeous photos of manatee calves are sure to delight emergent readers.

The Florida Manatee
The Florida Manatee

Author: Roger L. Reep

Publisher: University Press of Florida

Published: 2021-04-14

Total Pages: 323

ISBN-13: 0813072085

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From two scientists who have been at the forefront of manatee research for over three decades, The Florida Manatee offers an engaging, accessible introduction to manatee biology, including communication, diet, long-distance migration, and much more. This second edition is updated with new scientific research, as well as discussions of recent conservation efforts—largely driven by manatee injuries and deaths resulting from boat collisions—that have contributed to the robust growth of manatee numbers in Florida. It also includes the latest predictions for manatee populations and health in the future, both in Florida and worldwide. This is the perfect book for anyone seeking the most comprehensive, current information on this fascinating marine mammal.

A Manatee Calf Grows Up
A Manatee Calf Grows Up

Author: Katie Marsico

Publisher: Children's Press(CT)

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 9780531174791

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Traces the life of a manatee calf from infancy to adulthood.

Manatee
Manatee

Author: Rei Ohara

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 1998-06

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 9780811819206

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Presents a collection of color photographs that chronicle the everyday lives of manatees, and includes brief explanatory captions, as well as an essay that provides information about the endangered animals.

Face to Face with Manatees
Face to Face with Manatees

Author: Brian Skerry

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1426306172

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Introduces readers to tghe life cycle, behaviors, and the natural habitats of manatees living off Florida's southern coast and describes the conservations efforts performed to protect tyhe species.

Manatees
Manatees

Author: Mary Ann McDonald

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9781567664751

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Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of manatees, as well as the danger of extinction they face.

Manatees
Manatees

Author:

Publisher: Lerner Publications

Published: 1998-01-01

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 9780822530237

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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.

Florida Manatees
Florida Manatees

Author: J. David Taylor

Publisher: NA-r

Published: 2003-07

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 9780739868447

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Describes the physical characteristics, classification, behavior, habitat, and endangered status of Florida manatees.

Manatees and Dugongs of the World
Manatees and Dugongs of the World

Author: Jeff Ripple

Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 150

ISBN-13: 9781610604437

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"An excellent introduction to the natural history of the four living species of sirenian, including the Florida and Antillean sub-species of the West Indian manatee, the Amazonian manatee, and the dugong, as well as the extinct Stellar's Sea Cow."--Jacket

Manatees, Our Vanishing Mermaids
Manatees, Our Vanishing Mermaids

Author: M. Timothy O'Keefe

Publisher: Larsen's Outdoor Publishing

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 9780936513430

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Manatees are among nature's strangest-looking, gentlest animals. They're among America's most endangered mammals and were the basis for ancient tales of mermaids, legendary creatures that were half-fish and half-human.