Florida Manatees

October 15, 2007
Part of the Americas Animal Comebacks series, this accessible title discusses the environmental threats facing the Florida manatee and the efforts that saved this appealing sea creature from extinction. Once hunted for food and clothing, manatees face even graver dangers in todays environment, including motorboats, fishing nets, anda scarcity of readily available food. Goldish highlights the activism of government officials, conservationists, and concerned citizens in manatee rescue campaigns as well as the ways manatees themselves have adapted to their changing habitat. Double-page spreads feature attention-grabbing fact boxes and large, full-color photos of manatees and thehumans who work with them. Concluding pages warn that although manatees are slowly increasing in number, there is still much to be done to protect these endearing, gentle giants. A good choice for budding conservationists, animal enthusiasts, and report writers, all of whom will appreciate the appended glossary andbrief bibliography.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2007, American Library Association.)