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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2014 · Est. 6 min read-aloud
Manatees
Written by Laura Marsh and National Geographic Kids
Part of the National Geographic Readers series
Dive into the world of manatees and uncover their survival challenges.
4.3 Goodreads · 131 ratings
32 pages· 736 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· 520L
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Bookroo's summary
Journey into the underwater realm of manatees, the gentle 'sea cows' of the ocean. Discover how these endearing creatures nurture their young and navigate the dangers threatening their marshy homes. With captivating photos and engaging text, young readers will be enchanted by the mysteries of manatee life and the environmental challenges they face. Will these gentle giants overcome the perils of their habitat?
From the publisher
In this level 2 reader, young readers will explore the underwater world of lovable manatees. Follow these gentle giants, sometimes called “sea cows,” through their marshy habitats, learn how manatees raise their young, and discover the threats to their environment. Beautiful photos and carefully leveled text make this book perfect for reading aloud or for independent reading. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
At a glance
- Format
- Library Binding
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 736
- Reading age
- 5–8
- Audience
- Early Reader
- Lexile
- 520L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.2
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 165825
Publication
- Published
- April 8, 2014
- First published
- January 1, 2014
- Publisher
- National Geographic Kids
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781426314735
- LCCN
- 2012276366
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