A Safe Home for Manatees (Let'S-Read-And-Find-Out Science. Stage 1) - Hardcover

Jenkins, Priscilla Belz

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0060271493 ISBN 13: 9780060271497

Publisher: Trophy Pr, 1997

Synopsis

Describes the disappearing habitat of the Florida manatee as an introduction to the idea that each animal needs a specific place to live.

About this title

About the Author

Priscilla Belz Jenkins is the author of two other books in the Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Science series: A Nest Full of Eggs, illustrated by Lizzy Rockwell, and Falcons Nest on Skyscrapers, illustrated by Megan Lloyd. Ms. Jenkins lives in San Rafael, CA.

Martin Classen has illustrated Tide Pools by Ronald Rood. He lives in the Bronx, NY.

Reviews

Kindergarten-Grade 3. A simple narrative follows a fictitious female manatee and her baby as she seeks a safe haven with sufficient food and warm, fresh water free from pollutants and human intrusion. Soft blue/green colored pencil and pastel illustrations provide visual reinforcement for young readers unfamiliar with these animals and their habitat and are perfectly matched with the text. There is much mention of human interference in manatee survival?from irresponsible boating to deliberate development of wetlands?as the concept of habitats and habitat loss is expounded upon. A concentrated page of data about the mammal is included for report writers, as is a world map depicting global distribution. The whole closes with a suggestion for individuals and/or classrooms to join the Save the Manatee Club (address and 800 number are given, but not mentioned is a required "adoption fee"). Despite that lapse, this is a nice addition to a helpful, informative, readable series.?Patricia Manning, formerly at Eastchester Public Library, NY
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: Trophy Pr
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0060271493
• ISBN 13: 9780060271497
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Classen Martin
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32