lakes

Describes how rivers flow to the sea and the characteristics of rivers and lakes, including the animal life found within and near them.

Describes the physical geography, biology, ecology, history, uses, and management of lake and river biomes; looks at the unique properties of freshwater, lakes, and rivers; features portraits of specific lakes and rivers around the world; and includes photographs, charts, illustrations, a glossary, and an index.

Lake Erie is the shallowest of the Great Lakes. Its deepest point is only 210 feet (64 m) underwater. Learn more in Lake Erie.

Lake Ontario is the smallest of the Great Lakes. It is almost equally divided between Canada and the United States. Learn more in Lake Ontario.

Lake Superior is the largest of the Great Lakes. It is so large that it holds more water than the other four Great Lakes combined. Learn more in Lake Superior.

Lake Huron has the longest shoreline of all the Great Lakes. Including its many islands, the shoreline measures 3,830 miles (6,164 km). Learn more in Lake Huron.

Lake Michigan is the only Great Lake that is not shared with Canada. Its shoreline is considered one of the most scenic parts of the United States. Learn more in Lake Michigan.

Young learners will learn about how to be safe around and in the water.

Did you know that bait is something that fish like to eat? People sometimes use corn or cheese as bait to catch fish. Find out more about how people fish.

Seventeen-year-old Christmas Miller's summer vacation in Sweet Lake, New York with her best friend Lexi takes a turn for the worse, when the pair have a disagreement and they find a friend, Lemy, face down in the lake. Christmas, who has ADHD, is determined to find out what happened to her friend, discover if it has anything to do with the lake's growing algae problem, and repair her friendship before summer's end.