great lakes (north america)

Discusses the features of the United States' five Great Lakes--Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario--with descriptions of their coasts, bridges, initial formation, wildlife, and more, and includes photographs, illustrations, and "fun facts.".

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.

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

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

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.

A collection of stories about shipwrecks, disappearances, and danger on the five Great Lakes.

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.

Introduces young readers to the Great Lakes, and describes where the lakes are located, the ecosystem, the history of early settlements, legends, and also the effect that tourism has had on the natural environment.

The initial weather forecast for the Great Lakes on November 6, 1913 was moderate to brisk winds. On Friday a moderately severe storm was predicted. Soon the warnings became more dire hour-by-hour. Weather forecasting was in its infancy then, and radio communication was not much better. By the time it became clear that a freshwater hurricane of epic proportions was developing, the storm was well on its way to becoming the deadliest in Great Lakes maritime history. Over four days the storm claimed the lives of over 250 sailors.