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Sam the Sea Cow (Reading Rainbow) Paperback – Picture Book, May 1, 1992

by Francine Jacobs (Author), Laura Kelly (Illustrator)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 115 ratings
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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.

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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    48 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool and up
  5. Lexile measure
    550L
  6. Dimensions
    8 x 0.15 x 7.95 inches
  7. Publisher
    Bloomsbury USA Childrens
  8. Publication date
    May 1, 1992
  9. ISBN-10
    0802773737
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0802773739
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“The very fine drawings show this friendly great animal, his habits and behavior to perfection. . . . Simple, interesting, and informative.” ―Associated Press

About the Author

Francine Jacobs is the author of 24 books for children, including the Reading Rainbow Feature Selection Sam the Sea Cow, illustrated by Laura Kelly and Lonesome 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.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bloomsbury USA Childrens; First Edition (May 1, 1992)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0802773737
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0802773739
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 550L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.15 x 7.95 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 115 ratings

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
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Carolyn
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute book
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Super cute
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Arabella
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent children’s book
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2019
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Engaging illustrations and story teaching about manatees and protecting nature and the creatures who inhabit it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2019
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Sam is a cutie pie!
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5.0 out of 5 stars For my Granddaughter
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2015
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Bought for my granddaughter. She loved it
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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Excellent, thank you
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Anders
5.0 out of 5 stars 3year old loves it!
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2022
My mom bought this book for my three-year old son. He is obsessed. He wants to read it over and over!
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ashley9779
5.0 out of 5 stars Remember this from Reading Rainbow as a kid
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2016
I remember this from Reading Rainbow as a kid - it made me ask to "adopt a manatee" for a birthday. I was delighted to share Sam's story with my children on a trip to visit their grandfather in Fort Meyers. A great book to read before going to Manatee Park, going out boating (to explain the importance of going slow), and to teach them about a mammal unique to Florida. A nice story with a lot of educational value.
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Judy S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book
Reviewed in Canada on May 10, 2020
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My son loves Manatees and absolutely loves this book, great story and the kids love reading it all the time!
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Karimself
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazingly beautiful/Incroyablement beau
Reviewed in France on December 25, 2013
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I've ordered many books for my kids, and I must say that the drawings in this one are astonishingly remarkable. The story is good in itself and quite long but also very didactic (too much?).

J'ai acheté plusieurs livres en anglais pour mes enfants et je dois dire que celui-là dépasse mes attentes en termes d'esthétique. C'est tout simplement remarquable! L'histoire est sympa et assez longue. Elle est par ailleurs très (trop?) didactique puisqu'elle sensibilise les enfants aux épreuves foncièrement humaines que les lamantins rencontrent tout au long de leur vie.
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