A mother manatee and her baby swim in the warm waters of the Crystal River in Florida.

Simple text and photographs provide an introduction to the physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitat of the manatee.

What has the whiskers of a walrus, the eyes of a mole, the wrinkles of an elephant, the tail of a beaver, and the gentle nature of a sloth? A slow-moving, water-loving, plant-eating, gentle giant called a manatee. The manatee has been swimming the oceans for ages. But today this ancient animal faces an uncertain future. Stephen Swinburne takes young readers into the underwater world of manatees as he assists marine biologists who monitor the health...

Otter loves playing with her pet rock, Rock, and one day Manatee joins Otter and Rock, but disaster strikes which threatens Otter and Manatee's friendship.

"When it seems like her friends don't want to celebrate her birthday, Angel leaves the party and finds Minnie, a manatee who needs help!"-- Provided by publisher.