Given its enormous girth, it's not hard to believe that the 1,500-pound manatee is actually a marine relative of the elephant. This gentle giant and its habitat have been greatly harmed by humans, but much work has been done to protect manatees from future damage. Readers follow along with the accessible text and full-color photographs as they find out what manatees eat, what their social life is like, and why they are in so much danger from people....

An elephant seal glides through the sea. Gulp! It catches a small fish. Read to learn all about these blubbery mammals.

"Simple text and full-color photographs provide a brief introduction to bottlenose dolphins"--Provided by publisher.

"Simple text and full-color photographs provide a brief introduction to elephant seals"--Provided by publisher.

"A countdown of five of the most captivating sea otters provides thrills as readers learn about the biological, social, and hunting characteristics of these intelligent marine mammals"--

"A countdown of five of the most captivating elephant seals provides thrills as readers learn about the biological, social, and hunting characteristics of these noisy marine mammals"--

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and habitats of various kinds of seals.

"A countdown of five of the most captivating walruses provides thrills as readers learn about the biological, social, and hunting characteristics of these ivory-tusked marine mammals"--