Exploring the Great Lakes

One of the greatest supplies of freshwater in the world, the Great Lakes have a delicate and complex ecosystem that affects a huge population of Americans and Canadians. Readers will be immersed in the culture, history, and nature surrounding these invaluable lakes through colorful images and historical content. They'll enjoy page-turning visits to Chicago, Detroit, and many other cities on the Great Lakes' shores as they learn how these population centers were born. Conservation, industry, and many other topics will be covered in detail as sidebars highlight prominent Great Lakes residents and other information of note. - Incorporates the social studies curriculum of the states and provinces around the Great Lakes - Includes detailed maps of the region pertinent to each book's topic, such as geographic features, prominent cities, and historical sites - Focuses on the cooperative international relationship between the United States and Canada, and the Great Lakes' part in it