Sam the Sea Cow (Reading Rainbow)

Meet a gentle giant, a manatee affectionately known as Sam the sea cow, in this informative but beautifully illustrated picture book that’s perfect for animal lovers. Sam is called a sea cow because that’s what he looks like–a big cow grazing in the ocean. He is also called a manatee. Readers are introduced to Sam when he is just hours old–though already forty pounds!–and watch him grow up. Combined with Sam’s touching big adventure are numerous fun facts about manatees. An exciting, accessible book gorgeously illustrated in full color.