Florida Manatees
Was it too late to save the Florida manatee? For thousands of years, this gentle sea creature had lived peacefully in the warm waters around Florida. Yet by the 1970s, years of hunting and boating accidents had pushed the animal to the brink of extinction. Would people find a way to help the manatee survive? In Florida Manatees: Warm Water Miracles, children relive the inspiring and heroic efforts of people who stepped in to save this remarkable creature when all seemed lost. Through this true tale of wildlife survival, children discover the bold and creative ideas that Americans and their government have used to protect and care for the country’s endangered wildlife. Full-color photographs and a habitat map enrich this heartfelt story of conservationism and courage.
| Interest Level | Grade 2 - Grade 7 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| BISACS | JNF003220 |
| Genre | Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction |
| Copyright | 2008 |
| Publisher | Bearport Publishing |
| Series | America's Animal Comebacks |
| Language | English |
| ISBN | 9781597165952 |
|---|---|
| Title Format | Unlimited Access eBook |
| Dewey | 599.5509759 |
| ATOS Reading Level | 4.6 |
| Lexile Reading Level | 790 |
| Scholastic Reading Counts Level | 4.7 |
| AR Quiz Number | 116348 |
| Author | Meish Goldish |
- 2008 NSTA Selection Winners
Florida Manatees
Part of the America’s Animal Comebacks series, this accessible title discusses the environmental threats facing the Florida manatee and the efforts that saved this appealing sea creature from extinction. Once hunted for food and clothing, manatees face even graver dangers in today’s environment, including motorboats, fishing nets, and a scarcity of readily available food. Goldish highlights the activism of government officials, conservationists, and concerned citizens in manatee rescue campaigns as well as the ways manatees themselves have adapted to their changing habitat. Double-page spreads feature attention-grabbing fact boxes and large, full-color photos of manatees and the humans who work with them. Concluding pages warn that although manatees are slowly increasing in number, there is still much to be done to protect these endearing, gentle giants. A good choice for budding conservationists, animal enthusiasts, and report writers, all of whom will appreciate the appended glossary and brief bibliography.
Florida Manatees
Part of the America’s Animal Comebacks series, this accessible title discusses the environmental threats facing the Florida manatee and the efforts that saved this appealing sea creature from extinction. Once hunted for food and clothing, manatees face even graver dangers in today’s environment, including motorboats, fishing nets, and a scarcity of readily available food. Goldish highlights the activism of government officials, conservationists, and concerned citizens in manatee rescue campaigns as well as the ways manatees themselves have adapted to their changing habitat. Double-page spreads feature attention-grabbing fact boxes and large, full-color photos of manatees and the humans who work with them. Concluding pages warn that although manatees are slowly increasing in number, there is still much to be done to protect these endearing, gentle giants. A good choice for budding conservationists, animal enthusiasts, and report writers, all of whom will appreciate the appended glossary and brief bibliography.
| Author/Illustrator biography |
| Detailed maps |
| Glossary of key words |
| Index |
| Table of contents |
| Full-color photographs, Historical photographs |
