In the Company of Manatees A Tribute |
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| Author:
| Sleeper, Barbara |
| Photographer:
| Foott, Jeff |
| ISBN: | 978-0-609-80331-8 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2000 |
| Publisher: | The Crown Publishing Group
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| Imprint: | Three Rivers Press |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $21.00 |
Book Description:
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This is the first illustrated book the present the,natural history of these friendly, gentle marine,mammals and to make an impassioned plea for saving,the manatee from imminent extinction. Illustrated,with over 175 full-colour photographs, it is,published with the hope of deepening an,appreciation of the manatees and the plight of,these magnificent sea creatures which are the,frequent victims of harassment, poaching and,violence from humans. Only 3,000 manatees remain,in the world...
More DescriptionThis is the first illustrated book the present the,natural history of these friendly, gentle marine,mammals and to make an impassioned plea for saving,the manatee from imminent extinction. Illustrated,with over 175 full-colour photographs, it is,published with the hope of deepening an,appreciation of the manatees and the plight of,these magnificent sea creatures which are the,frequent victims of harassment, poaching and,violence from humans. Only 3,000 manatees remain,in the world today, mostly off the coast of,Florida.