lakes

Simple text introduces lakes, including what lakes are like, different things that live in lakes, and more.

At the family cabin by the lake where his grandfather died two years ago, eleven-year-old Cooper Cameron spends the summer trying to rid himself of the rituals that allow him to cope with his grief and fear.

"For Georgia, this summer is shaping up to be a big disappointment. Mama is busy studying for her biology degree. Daddy is working nights, and often the man who comes home isn't Daddy. He's a man who looks like Daddy, but walks a little wobbly. Who sounds like Daddy, but sings a little too loud. Georgia calls him the Shadow Man. So now, instead of riding horses with her friends at camp, Georgia is sent off to the country to stay with her mysterious great-aunt for the summer to avoid her parents' fighting. There, a lonely Georgia meets a mysterious friend named Angela and together, they discover a magical lake--one that can make wishes come true. At first, the lake offers Georgia a thrilling escape from her worries and hope that she can use its magic to heal her family. But as things grow worse at home, a troubled boy appears at the lake and the wishes threaten to spiral out of control..."--From the publisher's web site.

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.

In Wisconsin, as her adoptive parents open their lake cabins for summer visitors, twelve-year-old Annalise, abandoned as an infant and able to communicate with the lake, discovers a growing toxic algae bloom and teams up with her friends to save the beloved body of water.

"Describes threats to the biodiversity of the Great Lakes and steps that are being taken to prevent further damage. Includes . . . facts and a 'Look at That!' special feature"--Provided by publisher.

When Francie receives a mysterious silver box, she knows that it is the key to finding her missing mother. After a plant theft rattles their North Woods community, she and her friend Raven soon embark on a journey to discover the truth. What they uncover reveals that Francie processes something so rare and valuable that people will do anything to get their hands on it.

Chun Li's kindness to a talking fish is rewarded with a pearl that brings him and his mother good fortune, but tragedy ensues when greedy villagers become jealous and demand the magical pearl be turned over to them. Presented in Vietnamese and English.

This resource will prepare readers for a rewarding day in nature, whether they are catching their next meal or practicing catch-and-release.

Simple text and illustrations introduce young readers to lake ecology, discussing what animals and insects can be found by a lake and more.