The Manatee

by Alvin Silverstein, Laura Silverstein Nunn, Virginia B. Silverstein

Examines the life of the gentle, endangered sea creature, whose appearance has inspired sailors' tales of mermaids and water nymphs over the centuries, and discusses related species

64 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1995

About the author

Alvin Silverstein grew up in Brooklyn, the youngest son of an immigrant family who emphasized hard work and education. After graduating from Brooklyn College, he went to graduate school at the University of Pennsylvania, where he got a Master's degree in chemistry and met his wife, author Virginia B. Silverstein. He got his Ph.D. at NYU while teaching at the College of Staten Island. He ultimately became a Professor of Biology there and also Director of the Physician Assistant program, while coauthoring books with his wife and, later, two of their children as well.

Reviews

[Rob Smith, Jr.]

A perfect book to learn a lot of the manatee. Most all pertinent details are presented. The lay out makes the book easy to read and follow.

The writing is equal to content.
There are few photographs, but those are present are all that are needed.
Also, no silly asides. This is very straightforward.

Bottom line: I recommend this book. 10 out of 10 points.