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OverviewManatees are docile, large sea mammals who are eaten in some parts of the world, feared in others, and adored in still others. But human encroachment, disease, environmental hazards, and being hunted, among many other issues, are causing their numbers to decline.In Manatee Scientists, readers meetthree scientistsworking very hard in three different parts of the world to save the manatee.Get an eye-opening, close-up viewof their far-flung expeditions to Brazil, Senegal, and Florida in this beautifully photographed addition to the paperback collection of Scientist in the Field books. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Peter LouriePublisher: Turtleback Books Imprint: Turtleback Books Edition: Bound for Schools & Libraries ed. Dimensions: Width: 27.90cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 22.40cm Weight: 0.567kg ISBN: 9780606379854ISBN 10: 0606379851 Pages: 80 Publication Date: 03 May 2016 Recommended Age: From 9 to 13 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order ![]() We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsIt lives up to the standards set by others in this stellar series. Kirkus Reviews, starred review This is a living, breathing window into the watery world of manatee studies, with eager scientists pursuing the preservation of stressed sirenian populations with determination and grit. School Library Journal Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |