Sam the Sea Cow [Paperback]

Sam is called a sea cow because that's what he looks like - a big cow grazing in the ocean. Another name for Sam is manatee. In this book we meet Sam when he is just hours old and leave him when he is ready to mate. In between is a great deal of information about manatees mixed in with a big adventure for Sam.

An exciting, fact-filled book gorgeously illustrated in full color.

Francine Jacobsis the author of 24 books for children, including the Reading Rainbow Feature SelectionSam the Sea Cow, illustrated by Laura Kelly andLonesome George the Giant Tortoise, illustrated by Jean Cassels. The story of Lonesome George appealed to her because it describes the discovery and rescue of a truly unique creature. She lives with her husband, Jerome Jacobs, in Pleasantville, New York.