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The Great Lakes

our freshwater treasure
"A picture book about the five largest lakes in North America--how they formed, the importance of these waters, and how they've become a national treasure"--Provided by publisher. Includes author's note.

Lake Erie

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

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

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

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

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.

Danger on the Great Lakes

Nancy Drew and her friends become caught up in a dangerous investigation when they agree to help search for a diamond thief while on a cruise around the Great Lakes.

Great Lakes shipwrecks

2024
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about famous shipwrecks in the Great Lakes, including the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, the Ironton, and Lady Elgin. Learn about the final voyages of the ships and when they were discovered in the depths of the Great Lakes. Real-life photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the history behind each shipwreck. A take a look! infographic offers more information about how ships sink in the Great Lakes, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, a map shows where each shipwreck was discovered, and a quick facts section gives a recap of the book. Children can learn more about shipwrecks using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
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The Great Lakes

our freshwater treasure
2024
"A picture book about the five largest lakes in North America--how they formed, the importance of these waters, and how they've become a national treasure"--Provided by publisher. Includes author's note.
Cover image of The Great Lakes

Moving ice

how the Great Lakes formed
The story of how America's Great Lakes were formed by the shifting of miles-thick sheets of ice.

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