Manatee

Animal life cycle books have nearly universal appeal—especially when the spotlight is on wild animals. Tailored to middle-grade readers, this series delivers tons of wildlife facts as well as a narrative feature about a single family, interspersed throughout the informational text, to attract fans of classic nature shows. Each title underscores conservation, listing where to see the species in captivity and the wild. Barrel-roll into the wild world of the manatee with this middle-grade title from the Spotlight on Nature series. Perfect for wildlife lovers eager to uncover more about their favorite ocean animal's life cycle, the book weaves an enchanting narrative about a single "sea cow" family, reminiscent of classic nature shows, into the informational text. It includes captivating photographs, infographics, a timeline of developmental milestones, and features such as a glossary, index, and resources for further learning. To underscore conservation, it also includes a listing of where to see the marine mammals in captivity and the wild.