Manatees - Early Bird Nature Author:Frank J. Staub Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat and endangered status of this gentle sea animal that is a relative of the elephant. — With full-color, breathtaking photos and easy-to-read texts, this book also includes a special note for adults to help reading be an interactive experience, and will be especially useful for preschools, r... more »eading hours, Chapter One programs, primary classrooms, and upper-elementary reluctant readers.« less