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Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"The Great Lakes contain about 6 quadrillion gallons (23 quadrillion liters) of fresh water. That is enough to cover the entire United States with water 9.5 feet (2.9 meters) deep. Discover more in Great Lakes, one of the titles in the Natural Wonders of the World series." -- back cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Young learners will be introduced to an important stage in history when they read Exploring The Great Lakes. This book is filled with photographs, interesting facts, discussion questions, and more, to effectively engage young learners in such a significant re-telling of events. Each 48-page title in The History Of America Collection delves into complex narratives in history. Concise, but comprehensive, these titles are very approachable for transitioning...
Author
Publisher
Tundra Books
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Traces the history of shipwrecks on the Great Lakes and the various myths and legends attributed to specific tragedies, revealing the violent conditions that have wrecked thousands of vessels since 1679, along with monster sightings in Lakes Ontario and Erie.
Traces the history of shipwrecks on the Great Lakes and the myths and legends attributed to specific tragedies, revealing the conditions that have wrecked thousands of vessels since 1679, along...
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"For centuries, the Great Lakes have been important channels for shipping and trade. While modern technology and safety measures have made the lakes much safer for ships today, the often-stormy waters have resulted in thousands of shipwrecks throughout history. This captivating book tells the stories of some of these wrecks, such as the Edmund Fitzgerald, Argo, and SS Eastland."--
Author
Publisher
Wisconsin Historical Society Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"A stray dog wanders the Milwaukee docks until he realizes his calling--to be a ship dog! After being rescued from the Milwaukee River, Sport lives on the lighthouse tender ship the Hyacinth. He helps the crew as they deliver supplies to lighthouses and maintains buoys and other safety features on the lake. Over time Sport also becomes popular among the lighthouse tenders' families, crew members of other ships. When Sport is separated from his crew...
