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This reproduction was printed from a digital file created at the Library of Congress as part of an extensive scanning effort started with a generous donation from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.The Library is pleased to offer much of its public domain holdings free of charge online and at a modest price in this printed format.Seeing these older volumes from our collections rediscovered by new generations of readers renews our own passion for books and scholarship. ... Read more

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

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As diver, announcer, trainer and eventual manager of the Miami Seaquarium, Warren Zeiller knows the unique creatures that inhabit the waters off Florida. Most unusual of all is the sea cow, or manatee. A warm blooded, plant eating, Cadillac-sized gentle giant, the manatee is in danger of extinction from the hazards of man--foremost among them over-population, pollution and power boats. In this ode to the warm whiskered creatures, Zeiller pleads the case for coexistence. ... Read more

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Interesting mix of current and historical info on Manatees
I am the webmaster of Manatee Junction and have featured this book in our Library section of the site. The following review is from there. This book, written by a long time Miami Seaquarium hand, has one of the most interesting mix of current and historical information on the Manateeincluding the mythological and fantastical. I highly recommend this book for several reasons. The most compelling reason for my recommendation is also the reason for my parental guidance recommendation. Mr. Zeiller's amazingly complete historical account of the manatee includes photographs and text describing man's impact on the manatee from the first mutual encounters. For many cultures, the manatee represented an important food source. Some of the hunting scenes can be disturbing to young readers. Mr. Zeiller also includes rare photographs of a manatee birth and my son Patrick's favorite spot at Tampa's Lowry Park, the manatee fountain. And for all you Parot-heads, Jimmy Buffett is featured on the cover feeding a baby manatee from a bottle! Shannon Clyde Webmaster Manatee Junction http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/shannonc/ copyright 1997 shannon clyde Amazon.com has my permission to reprint the above review in its entirety on their web site www.amazon.com. All rights reserved ... Read more

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A story of Nantucket whaling days.Searing hatred and vibrant love vie for the possession of captain Jabez Folger's soul.This stemmed from his first voyage when he had an experience so evil that it changed his life.Now and then a warm and gentle spirit would emerge, his old self.Under this influence he married a lovely Quaker girl but now he had turned against dry land.His love centered on the mermaid figure head on his boat, a symbol of the beauty and indifference of the sea.A powerful book, vivid characters, a plot breathtaking in scope. ... Read more

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Decribes the phsical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the Florida manatee and discusses some of the reasons it is in danger of extinction. ... Read more

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Provides an introduction to manatees, discussing their characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and predators. Includes a range map, life cycle illustration, and other facts. ... Read more

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Introduces the physical characteristics, habits, and natural habitat of the manatee and examines the factors that threaten its survival. ... Read more

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Manatee- The Giant Animal
This is an easier science trade book.It is well organized with eachsubject on one page.It has large beautiful photographs.The book isshort but it gives a lot of important information. It makes a wonderfulbook for any library for the study of Marine Life. I am a teacher from Utahand I would like having this in our school library. ... Read more

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Using color and black and white photos, this book deals with the adaptations, ecology, identification, and life histories of the those mammals that live in the waters off the coasts of the southeastern United States and the West Indies, including the Florida manatee, whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals. ... Read more

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A gentle story told by Bubba, a young manatee! Story, Drawings, Photographs and Captions. ... Read more

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An introduction to the manatee for young readers. It is part of a series which explores the behaviour and lifestyles of different animals, all of which are in danger. The series explains the concepts of endangerment, extinction and animal protection at a very simple level. The book features a general introduction to animals in danger, before focusing on manatees. It follows the manatee through its daily life, looking at its appearance, behaviour, habitat and special characteristics. It then explains why the animal is in danger, what the danger is, and what measures are being taken to restrict or prevent the danger. Care is taken to show the difference between danger from humans and the environment, and the "natural" danger animals face in the wild. ... Read more

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Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of the Florida manatees, or sea cows, and discusses some of the dangers they face. ... Read more

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Wonderful early reader
We found this book at our library.My 6 year old son enjoyed reading it on his own and wanted to read the others in the series.It has wonderful photographs and 30-40 relatively easy to read words per facing page.Well worth your time to consider.Dewey decimal #599.5 GRE ... Read more