great lakes

Describes daily life among contemporary Ojibwe Native Americans and their ancestors, covering such facets as food, homes, clans, and the seasons, and includes a glossary and further reading list.

The wreckage of over 6,000 ships litters the Great Lakes and in November of 1913, a 4-day storm played havoc with 12 ships sunk, 25 damaged, and almost 300 sailors and passengers drowned.

Crisis planet earth: Gasses are collecting in the earth's atmosphere, forming a barrier to hold heat in. Scientists are rushing to find a solution to this global warming. Into the depths: A team of scientists sails the Great Lakes to explore how long these bodies of water can withstand their current levels of pollution.

Describes the formation of the lakes, the impact of European settlement, and their current state of pollution.

Presents a history of the Chippewa tribe who settled in the northern Great Lakes regions of Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota, and describes their early culture and spiritual life, customs, encounters with white settlers, and revival of Native American traditions.

The author provides an account of his experiences as a crew member on a tall-masted schooner during a six-week voyage through the Great Lakes, and discusses his other explorations of the lakes, looking at their history, geology, and environmental disaster and rescue.

Discusses the current state of the plant and animal life in the five Great Lakes and speculates about the future of the lakes and the ecosystems they contain.

Provides historical background and descriptive information on some of the most significant lighthouses on Lakes Ontario, Erie, and Huron.