Brenna, Maggie, and Zoe go to Florida to visit a manatee rescue center, where they learn about these endangered marine mammals. Originally published as Wild at heart series.

A boy imagines that he is a manatee, sprinkling seaweed on his raisin bran-atee and dignifying his watery domain with his wit, sophistication, and urbanity.

A mother manatee and her baby swim in the warm waters of the Crystal River in Florida.

A mother manatee and her little calf travel from the Gulf of Mexico through dangerous water full of speeding boats.

"Becca Wong Walker may be so shy that most people at school think she doesn't speak at all, but why should she care? She has more important things to worry about. Missy, the manatee who visits the dock in Becca's backyard, and Becca's only friend, hasn't been seen for a long time. When Missy finally does return, she has a new baby with her! Becca wants to be excited, but more than ever inconsiderate boaters are speeding through the river, putting...

"When her father successfully harpoons a manatee, leaving its baby orphaned, Manuela vows to rescue the calf and return it to the river, helping change the attitudes of the people in her village in the process." --

"When it seems like her friends don't want to celebrate her birthday, Angel leaves the party and finds Minnie, a manatee who needs help!"--