Face to Face with Manatees
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010

Face to Face with Manatees

Written by Brian Skerry

Part of the Face to Face With Animals series

Dive into a threatened habitat and discover the playful manatee's fight for survival.

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32 pages· 940L
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Bookroo's summary

In the vibrant waters of southern Florida, encounter the playful manatee, a gentle giant facing threats from pollution and development. Through stunning photographs and firsthand adventures, explore the manatee's endangered world and learn how young environmentalists can make a difference. Will these efforts be enough to save this beloved creature? Dive into this immersive journey and find out.

From the publisher

You’re deep inside an endangered habitat. In the blue waters of southern Florida you come face to face with nature’s gentle giant. Meet the manatee. He’s playful, sometimes clumsy, and he rolls around when he’s happy. Hear that?! He just squealed with delight. Learn why his world is under threat from pollution and development, and what young environmentalists can do to protect that world. Brian Skerry’s astonishing photographs and amazing first-hand adventures reveal the world of the manatee as never before.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
940L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.5
F&P level
~V
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
136834
Publication
Published
May 11, 2010
First published
January 1, 2010
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781426306167

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