This story follows a manatee. Sadly, he becomes injured by a passing powerboat. He is comforted by the 'Great One' but is in great pain and becoming weaker and it's feared he might die. Biologist capture and transport him to the zoo. Prior to returning him to his kind, he is rehabilitated and given the name J. Rooker.

My Thoughts: This is an eye-opening look about the unfortunate situations Manatee's face. I found it must be a real labor of love for the author. The watercolor illustrations are lovely and heartwarming as they depict these social marine mammals as they nuzzle up against one another.

I have an autographed copy of this beautiful book. ( )

Stunningly illustrated in tropical shades, this book describes some shattering events in the otherwise placid life of a Florida manatee. After losing its mother in a storm, the calf is slashed on the back by a motorboat propeller and surely would have died without human intervention and rescue. Bright, double-page spreads draw viewers into the animal's watery habitat.

TCI LESSON 7: THE EFFECTS OF GEOGRAPHY ON LIFE IN THE SOUTHEAST