Summary
Francine Jacobs's nonfiction book follows the rescue and rehabilitation of an orphaned manatee at Miami Seaquarium. LeVar Burton meets manatees and marine biologists who explain why these gentle giants are endangered.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
A manatee calf named Sam is rescued, rehabilitated, and returned to the wild.
- How did Sam end up at the Seaquarium? What would have happened without human help?
- What do manatees eat? How does their diet affect where they live?
- What are the biggest threats manatees face in the wild?
- What can people do to help protect manatees?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: manatee, mammal, rehabilitation, endangered, marine biologist.
Try it: Create a "Wanted: Help for Manatees" poster. Include two facts about manatees and two ways people can help protect them.