The Great Lakes: Our Freshwater Treasure

The Great Lakes: Our Freshwater Treasure explores the formation, history, and importance of North America's five Great Lakes: Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario. Follow a drop of water on its journey through this vast freshwater system, from lakes and rivers over Niagara Falls and eventually into the Atlantic Ocean. Beautiful illustrations and engaging storytelling introduce young readers to the Great Lakes and the importance of protecting their freshwater.

Why You’ll Love This:

• Explores all five Great Lakes and how they were formed

• Highlights the importance of the Great Lakes as a source of freshwater

• Follows the journey of a water droplet through the Great Lakes system and beyond

• Introduces conservation and the importance of protecting freshwater resources

• Written and illustrated by the creator of the Caldecott Honor book The Noisy Paint Box

Discover the remarkable story of the Great Lakes and why they are such an important natural treasure.