2021 Redbud Read-Aloud Book Award Masterlist Writing a school report on sea cows? You might ask this sea cow what SHE thinks! When an imaginative second-grader writes a school report about sea cows, the subject is not happy with her portrayal. Sea Cow—or Manatee, as she prefers to be called—comes to life on the pages of the report and decides to defend herself against unflattering comparisons to set the record straight with fascinating facts about manatees.

Describes the large sea mammal which lived in the cold Arctic waters for centuries until becoming extinct twenty-seven years after its discovery by a German naturalist.

Follows the adventures of a manatee, or sea cow, from birth till after he leaves his mother.

Discusses the huge sea mammal known as Steller's sea cow which shortly after its discovery in 1741 became extinct, having been hunted for food and for its hide.

The curiosities of the sea come to life in this playful romp at the beach. Funny rhymes and even sillier illustrations make this an ideal read for families all year long. Full color.

Follows the adventures of a manatee, or sea cow, from birth till after he leaves his mother.