Manatees

Mari C. Schuh, 1975-

Book - 2022

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how manatees live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the mammal's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. Take a Look! infographics highlight and label the mammal's range and habitat as well as its anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about manatees using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Manatees also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Manatees is part of Jump!...9;s The World of Ocean Animals series"--

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Subjects
Genres
Instructional and educational works
Published
Minneapolis, MN : Jump! [2022]
Language
English
Main Author
Mari C. Schuh, 1975- (author)
Item Description
"Pogo Books are published by Jump!"
Includes index.
Physical Description
24 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 cm
Audience
Ages 7-10
ISBN
9781636900575
9781636900582
  • Gentle and slow
  • Eating and resting
  • Mothers and calves.
Review by Booklist Review

Enter the fascinating realm of sea creatures in the aptly named series, The World of Ocean Animals (10 titles). Large, gorgeous photos on each spread--plus the occasional map and diagram--draw readers into the ocean habitat and bring them face-to-face with the title animal of each book. Each book's three chapters center on basic animal facts: bodies, life cycle, place in the food chain, and adaptations to survive in the ocean. With sentences that are short but still convey key information, the text strikes a good balance between readability and sparking readers' interest. Schuh presents basic but well-chosen facts. Manatees relays that, despite their size, these gentle giants surprisingly do not have blubber to keep them warm. With ideas for parents and teachers at the beginning, plus a science-themed activity at the end, these books are well-positioned for educational use, and the interesting facts and compelling photos will keep readers engaged as they learn. A glossary and index round out the back matter.

From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.