Conserving the Great Lakes

by Walter Laplante

The surface of the Great Lakes covers 94,250 square miles. About 40 million people in the United States and Canada drink water from the Great Lakes, and millions of birds, fish, and other animals make their homes there. Much will be lost if the lakes aren't protected. Readers are introduced to Great Lakes conservation issues, including climate change, mining, and water quality. Full-color images and detailed sidebars accompany main content consistent...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1482412071
• ISBN13: 9781482412079
• Release Date: August 2014
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.1" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6