great lakes region (north america)

An introduction to the Midwest and Great Lakes regions of the United States, discussing the people and history, culture and music, industry and business, and more.

The historical significance of the Great Lakes region stretches from thousands of years ago to the present day. Home to factories, important historical landmarks, and miles of coastline, the Great Lakes region is steeped in the past, but looking ahead to the future. Readers follow the growth of the Great Lakes, beginning with early battles to settle and control the region. Sidebars add to the main contents discussion of significant events, while readers travel through the areas past with the help of photographs and historical images. Colorful maps of the region show readers where history happened and introduce the regions major rivers, states, and landforms.

The Great Lakes watershed can be traveled from end to end from the St. Lawrence River all the way to Duluth, Minnesota. In order for that to happen, man-made waterways had to be constructed to bypass rapids and aid ships moving from one water depth to another. Readers travel the basin through main content that includes geography, history, and interesting details that tie it all together. Descriptive maps of the region aid understanding and complement map skills emphasized in the social studies curriculum. Readers see how all the waterways work together to make one vibrant region. Conservation Themes, Detailed Table of Contents, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Historical Context Overview, Index, Maps, Science Content, Sidebars, Social Studies Content.

Native people have been living around the Great Lakes for thousands of years. As European settlers arrived, they soon learned that the land around the Great Lakes was an ideal place to settle. Readers learn the history of Great Lakes settlement and much more. Full-color photographs showcase the lakes beauty, while social studies content introduces the many cities in the region. From the mammoth metropolis Toronto, Ontario, to the struggling cities of the Rust Belt, the population centers around the Great Lakes change, survive, and continue to depend on the Great Lakes for transportation, industry, and recreation. Cultural Background , Detailed Table of Contents, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Historical Context Overview, Index, Maps, Sidebars, Social Studies Content.

Presents an introduction to the discovery and exploration of the Great Lakes, in simple text with illustrations, providing information on the founding of New France by Samuel de Champlain, Native Americans, missions, forts, and trading posts, and more.

Details the characteristics of the Great Lakes and examines what life is like for people in this part of the world. Details efforts to study the region's geography and includes color photographs and a glossary.

Presents a virtual geographical tour of the natural wonder, the Great Lakes.

Explores what would happen if all of the water drained from the Great Lakes and what their lake floors might look like under all that water.

Ashleigh Sneaux moves to an island in the Great Lakes where her newly divorced mom has purchased a bed-and-breakfast, and must learn to adapt to the cold weather, a much smaller school, and a completely unfamiliar dating scene.

An introduction to the Great Lakes describing their location and the history of their formation, plant and animal life, discovery and early settlement, environmental issues, and more.