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Great Lakes: Our Freshwater Treasure

Contributor(s): Rosenstock, Barb (Author), Christoph, Jamey (Illustrator)

ISBN: 9780593374351

Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers

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Pub Date: March 19, 2024

Dewey: 977

LCCN: 2023042306

Lexile Code: 0840

Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Price on Product

Target Age Group: 04 to 08

Physical Info: 0.60" H x 10.20" L x 11.20" W ( 1.05 lbs) 40 pages

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: "A picture book about the five largest lakes in North America - how they formed, the importance of these waters, and how they've become a national treasure"--

Review Quotes: ★ "[A]n accessible and absorbing story....the closing details on the role of the lakes in Anishinaabe culture and a generous source list make this a must-buy for schools and public libraries." --Booklist, starred review

★ "A richly detailed picture book....Readers young and old will learn something new and be inspired to protect these precious resources." --School Library Journal, starred review

"A fervent tribute to a treasured natural resource." --Kirkus Reviews

"This clever nonfiction book takes readers on a journey with the Great Lakes through time and physical space." --The Bulletin

"Informative moments abound in Rosenstock's profile....digitally combined drawings and watercolor paintings prove a ready companion to the illuminating text." --Publishers Weekly

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