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Manny\u2019s Friends<\/span><\/strong> celebrates the many people and partners who helped create My Friend Manny<\/span><\/em>, a children\u2019s book that tells the remarkable story of Manny the Mastodon. <\/span><\/p>\n

This interdisciplinary project brought together Rutgers students, faculty, museum staff, designers, educators, alumni, and community supporters who collaborated to research, write, illustrate, and share Manny\u2019s journey from his life in the Ice Age to his discovery in New Jersey and his home at the Rutgers Geology Museum. <\/span><\/p>\n

By supporting Manny and the My Friend Manny<\/span><\/em> project, Friends help fund museum work, student initiatives, educational programming, and future outreach for schools and families. Become a Friend of Manny by interacting with this website, purchasing a copy of the book, and sharing Manny\u2019s story. <\/span><\/p>\n

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