Being a Manatee

by Mary Molly Shea

Overview

The strange-looking sea mammal called the manatee is a gentle creature. This book invites readers to imagine themselves as a manatee living its slow-moving, quiet life. Readers will picture themselves with algae and barnacles growing on their skin, coming up to take a breath every few minutes, and always searching for a tasty plant to eat. Cute and colorful photographs of manatees support the fascinating text, and the Florida manatee's struggle to stay alive is closely examined.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781482401271
Publisher:	Gareth Stevens Publishing
Publication date:	01/01/2014
Series:	Can You Imagine?
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 8.70(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	810L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

Just Imagine 4

Big Bodies 6

Tiny Ears and Eyes 8

Kinds of Manatees 10

Wanting Warmth 12

What's That Green Stuff? 14

Good Trick! 16

Just Salad, Please 18

Calves 20

No Need for Speed 22

Watch Out! 24

Red Tide 26

Endangered 28

Glossary 30

For More Information 31

Index 32