Sam the Sea Cow

LeVar travels to Sea World in Florida for a closer look at manatees. He explores their natural habitat and assists Sea World staffers as they nurse and return one to the wild. LeVar then tours a wetland wildlife refuge on an airboat and finds out why wetlands are important to manatees and other animals.

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Sam the Sea Cow

A young boy finds a salamander and thinks of the many things he can do to make a perfect home for it.

Author: Anne Mazer
Illustrator: Steve Johnson
Publisher: Random House

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Manatees

Manatees

Discusses the family history, habitat, appearance, infancy, behavior, and protection of manatees. Also, a glossary defining important vocabulary words is included.

Author: Emilie U. Lepthien
Illustrator: Emilie U. Lepthien
Publisher: Children's Book Press

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10 Things I Know About

10 Things I Know About

Text, illustrations, and photographs provide a simple introduction to the physical characteristics and behavior of whales, elephants, kangaroos and penguins.

Author: Wendy Wax and Delia Rowland
Illustrator: Thomas Payne
Publisher: Calico Books

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Will We Miss Them? Endangered Species

Will We Miss Them? Endangered Species

An eleven-year-old author introduces children to the fascinating lives and challenges of endangered species from around the world. Includes information on the bald eagle, the rhinoceros, the manatee, the grizzly bear, and other animals. Learning about these endangered species is the first step toward saving them.

Author: Alexandra Wright
Illustrator: Marshall Peck III
Publisher: Charlesbridge

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