| View Larger Image | Manatees: The Gentle Giants | Hardcoverby Gregory Sweeney (Author), Karen Keberle (Author)
| List Price: | $16.95 | | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours |
| | Binding: | Hardcover | | Publisher: | Cuttlefish Publishing | | Page Count: | 72 Pages | | Publication Date: | November 01, 2005 | | Sales Rank: | 400,525th |
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Product Description
How could a manatee with its whiskered face and distinctly rotund shape be mistaken for a seductive mermaid by ancient sailors? Manatees, the reclusive sea cows who love nothing more than to eat sea grass and sleep, are a marine mammal. They use their paddle-like tail to slowly cruise the coastal and inland waters of Florida. These sausage-shaped oddities have endeared themselves to us with their mysterious and gentle nature, shy curiosity, and whimsical face. Manatees: The Gentle Giants steps back from all of the controversy surrounding this endangered animal to present a photographic portrait of manatees just being manatees. This collection of photographs contains intimate portraits of mothers and calves as well as manatees doing amusing acrobatics and posing for the camera. Using his rapport with his subjects, the photographer captures not only the serene beauty of the springs, but also the manatees' natural curiosity and unusual physical traits. Many of the natural behaviors displayed in the pictures are surprising. The beautiful photographs are an excellent introduction to the personalities of these leisurely vegetarians. Readers who have fallen in love with manatees can use the lists of places where someone can see manatees either in captivity or in wild viewing areas. This book offers a priviledged glimpse into the world of the manatee narrating to us through photographs the beauty and drama that are these unique gentle giants. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 2 reviews)
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Gentle Giants with Heart by Katherine McKinley (New Jersey)  5 Stars
July 05, 2006
Hello. I bought this book for my son who loves manatees. Having lived in Florida, we would seek out manatees whenever we could. The photography by Mr. Sweeney of these mammals is stunning. I enjoyed reading about the manatees, as there were many facts I did not know. I would highly recommend this book for anyone who enjoys manatees or books about underwater animals. It is a great book to have out as many people are unaware of these 'gentle giants' and enjoy reading about them when they see the book.
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An Inspiring Book and a Wonderful Resource by Robert Watson (Florida) 5 Stars
May 31, 2006
This book has the best manatee photos I have seen in print and lots of them! I have been swimming with the manatees and these pictures capture the beauty and magic of that wonderful morning spent with my family and the amazing manatees. This book will either bring back great memories or inspire people to get out there and meet manatees in person. The list in the back is a good list of places to see manatees around the US. The pictures capture manatees in every typical (and sometimes humorous) behaviour .
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SIMILAR PRODUCTS |
| The Florida Manatee: Biology and Conservation
by ROGER L. REEP (Author), ROBERT K. BONDE (Author)
The most complete single volume on manatee biology and conservation available. In the field of marine biology, there is a uniqueness to manatee research, and in this book, Roger Reep and Robert Bonde make clear both its rewards and challenges. Veteran researchers with 45 years’ experience between them, they have created an instantly engaging, accessible tale of this mysterious creature for professionals and interested lay people alike. Having played integral roles...
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| Manatees and Dugongs of the World
by Jeff Ripple (Author)
"Manatees and Dugongs of the World" covers the four living species of the sirenian, as well as the extinct Stellar's Sea Cow. Jeff Ripple details the natural history of the sirenian, including evolution, range, movement and habitat use, physical description, senses, anatomy and physiology, and more. Also devotes a chapter to sirens in myth and tradition and a chapter to the protection of the sirenian.
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| Endangered Mermaids The Manatees of Florida
Starring: Jonathan Bird
Manatees, slow-moving and harmless plant-eating marine mammals, frequent the shallows of Florida's rivers and coastal ocean. These huge animals, which can be fifteen feet long and weigh 3,000 pounds, eat only aquatic plants. As the number of people living in Florida grows, the number of manatees shrinks, as a result of the development necessary to support the growing population. Many manatees fall victim to dwindling habitats, while others are struck and injured or killed by speedboats....
| | | Saving Manatees
by Stephen R. Swinburne (Author)
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.
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| Manatees (True Books: Animals)
by Patricia A. Fink Martin (Author)
Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.
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