Manatees

Amazing Animals

by Kate Riggs

From flightless, long-legged ostriches to winged rays, and from elusive, long-tailed snow leopards to wily foxes, the world of animals is wonderfully diverse. This popular and newly expanded series continues traveling the planet to study these and other fascinating mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and invertebrates. Beautiful photos are paired with STEM-appropriate text to examine the featured creature's appearance, habitat, behaviors, and life cycle. Each book also presents a folk story that people have used to help explain the animal's appearance or behavior. A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of manatees, the aquatic relatives of dugongs. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why manatees are associated with mermaids.

Genres: Childrens

24 pages, Paperback

Published March 13, 2018

Reviews

[Slaa!!! · Rating 5 out of 5]

But mama I love him

[Darius Billings · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like that manatees can sometimes hold their breath underwater for 20 minutes if they’re napping, although they would have to get a very big breath above water first.

I think manatees are pretty cool, but they’re also pretty heavy. I couldn’t even lift a baby manatee up! I’m not even as heavy as a baby manatee. So I think they’re pretty cool.

[Dana · Rating 5 out of 5]

I totally love this book! It is written in very large font, with short, simple explanations and is great for preschool and elementary age children. The photographs are lovely and the information is interesting. It makes me want to go see a manatee.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gorgeous pictures, very simplistic. Good for preschool age.

[Little Champs]

2481.5 (2)

[Jodi Smith]

manatees live in the ocean